Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 cans asparagus, drained (save juice)
• 1 chopped pimento
• 4 hard boiled eggs
• 1/2 cup grated cheese
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Method

1. Melt 4 Tbsp. butter. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk to asparagus liquid to make 2 cups. Stir into flour paste. Cook until it thickens. Add pimento. Place layers of asparagus, sliced egg, sauce, and cheese in a casserole. Top with crumbs, then cover with the remaining of the melted butter. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 20 mins. Serves 8.