CHEESY ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

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MY SISTER created this recipe and shared it with me. I always serve it on special holidays, particularly Easter. My husband says he hates asparagus, but he loves this casserole. He doesn't know he's eating his "enemy vegetable"! -Joyce Allison, Millsap, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk or half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. , In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add salt and pepper. , Preheat oven to 350°. In an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer half of the asparagus. Cover with half of the eggs, cheese and sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with potato chips. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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