ASPARAGUS CHEESE CASSEROLE

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I haven't made this yet, but it sounds pretty tasty, I think I may add a bit of bacon. Maybe use the bacon grease in combination of the butter for a bit of flavor? *adopted recipe*

Provided by K J @SkittlesofDoom

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted
1 teaspoon(s) butter, unsalted
3 tablespoon(s) flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) mace, ground
1 cup(s) milk
1/2 cup(s) whipping cream
10 3/4 ounce(s) asparagus spears frozen, cooked and drained
2 large eggs, hard boiled and chopped
3/4 cup(s) cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup(s) almonds, blanched and minced
1 cup(s) bread crumbs, fresh
1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a medium saucepan set over moderate heat, melt the butter; spoon 4 tablespoons of the melted butter into a bowl and set aside.
  • Blend the flour, salt, pepper and mace into the rest of the butter and let it sit over low heat for 1-to-2 minutes; add the milk and cream and cook the sauce, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes, until it has become thick and smooth.
  • In a well-buttered, 2-quart casserole, alternate layers of the asparagus, eggs, cheddar cheese and almonds; pour the cream sauce over the layers.
  • Combine the reserved butter, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and scatter the topping over the surface of the casserole.
  • Bake the uncovered casserole for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping has browned.

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