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Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
MY SISTER created this recipe and shared it with me. I always serve it on special holidays, particularly Easter. My husband says he hates asparagus, but he loves this casserole. He doesn't know he's eating his "enemy vegetable"! -Joyce Allison, Millsap, Texas
6-8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk or half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed potato chips

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus;
  • cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set
  • aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour
  • until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat;
  • cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add salt and pepper.
  • In an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish, layer half of the
  • asparagus. Cover with half of the eggs, cheese and sauce. Repeat
  • layers. Sprinkle with potato chips.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 261 calories, 18 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 198 mg cholesterol, 415 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013