SCALLOPED ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

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This asparagus casserole is baked with white sauce, made with cheese and a topping of buttered bread crumbs. I found this recipe at southernfoods.com and was impressed that it was so easy to make as well as tasty.

Provided by Chippie1

Categories     Peppers

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs asparagus
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided
3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 whole roasted red pepper, drained and chopped to fill 1/4 cup

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus, remove woody part of stalks and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Cook asparagus in boiling salted water until just tender.
  • Drain and place in a shallow baking dish or casserole.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons of the butter with the soft bread crumbs; set aside for topping casserole later.
  • Blend flour, salt, and pepper into remaining butter in saucepan.
  • Continue cooking and stirring over low heat.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, and cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
  • Pour sauce over asparagus in casserole; top with buttered crumbs.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

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