Categories: Vegetables- asparagus

Ingredients

• 3 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus, thawed and well drained *
• 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup refrigerated shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1 Tbsp. butter melted
• 1/4 tsp. paprika

Directions

1. Arrange asparagus in a lightly greased 13 × 9-inch baking dish.
2. Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and salt, and pour over asparagus.
3. Stir together remaining 1/4 cup cheese, breadcrumbs, 1 Tbsp. melted butter, and paprika; sprinkle evenly over casserole.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5. • 3 lbs. fresh asparagus may be substituted. Snap off tough ends; remove scales with vegetable peeler, I desired. Cook in boiling water to cover 3 minutes; drain.

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