Scalloped Asparagus
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
20 minReady
30 minTrans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | cup |
butter
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | cups |
milk
|
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
cheddar cheese, very old, sharp
grated |
|
| 20 | ounces |
asparagus
frozen, cut up, thawed |
|
| ½ | cup |
almonds
slivered, toasted |
*
|
| 1 | x |
paprika
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 59 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 473 | ml |
milk
|
|
| 355 | ml |
cheddar cheese, very old, sharp
grated |
|
| 578 | ml/g |
asparagus
frozen, cut up, thawed |
|
| 118 | ml |
almonds
slivered, toasted |
*
|
| 1 | x |
paprika
|
*
|
Directions
In a 1-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic measuring cup place butter.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute or until melted.
Stir in flour and salt until smooth.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
Stir occasionally.
Stir in cheese until melted.
Place 1 package of asparagus in a deep, 2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic baking dish .
Sprinkle ½ of toasted almonds over asparagus.
Pour half of sauce over almonds.
Repeat layers with remaining asparagus, almonds and sauce.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.
Before serving, sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
