Recipe: Asparagus Au Gratin

Asparagus Au Gratin

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 cup grated cheese
1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs
1 cup walnuts
2 cups asparagus

In a saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter; stir in salt and flour. Cook for about 4 minutes, then add milk gradually, stirring. Add grated cheese and cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat. Combine cracker crumbs with the walnuts. Reserve a few tablespoons for topping. In a buttered casserole, place a layer of asparagus, a layer of cracker mixture, then a layer of sauce. Repeat the layers, ending with the reserved crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until top is browned. Serves 4.