Asparagus Onion Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces or (10 ounce) packages asparagus, cuts thawed
2 medium onions, sliced
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half
1 package cream cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup soft breadcrumbs

Preparation

In a skillet, saute asparagus and onions in 1T.
butter, until crisp-tender.
Transfer to a 1-1/2 qt.
greased baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt 2T.
butter.
Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 mins.
,or until thickened, reduce heat.
Add cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
Pour over the veggies.
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs.
Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees, for 35-40 minutes, or until heated through.