CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST

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If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. It's delicious for a luncheon or light supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
4 slices bread, toasted and halved

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange eggs over the top. , In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over eggs. , In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.