- 4
- 20 mins
- 40 mins
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
Preparation
Step 1
Directions:
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
1 Rinse and clean asparagus, discarding tough ends and removing scales. Boil in salted water for 10 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain on paper towels.
2 Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan until melted. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes until thick.
3 Place 1/2 of the asparagus in the bottom of a greased 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the chopped eggs. and dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper over all.
4 Top with remaining asparagus. Sprinkle the remaining chopped eggs along the center portion of the asparagus.
5 Pour the cream sauce down the middle of the baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese. Dot uncovered portions of asparagus with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
6 Bake, covered, and 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake 3-5 minutes longer or until topping is browned. Served immediately.