Scalloped Asparagus

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. margarine
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 (No. 1) can asparagus tips
  • 1 chopped pimentos
  • 1/2 c. grated American cheese
  • 1/2 c. cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1/2 c. chopped almonds
  • parsley
  • milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt 4 tablespoons margarine and stir in flour, salt and pepper to make smooth paste.
  2. 2
    Drain liquid from asparagus and add enough milk to make 2 cups.
  3. 3
    Stir liquid into flour paste and cook slowly, stirring constantly until thickened.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and stir in pimentos, parsley and almonds.
  5. 5
    Cover bottom of 1 1/2-quart casserole with half of asparagus (reserve 6 or 7 tips for garnish), eggs and cheese; repeat and cover with cracker crumbs.
  6. 6
    Garnish with asparagus tips.
  7. 7
    Melt remaining butter and pour over top.
  8. 8
    Bake at 425° for 20 minutes.
  9. 9
    Makes 6 servings.

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