Categories: Vegetables- Asparagus
Ingredients
- 2 lb. fresh asparagus
- 1/2 lb. pkg. American cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup top milk
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
Directions
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Cut off tough lower part of asparagus. Place in deep narrow pot, or in coffee percolator, with tips in air, hot water around lower ends. Cover.
- Steam asparagus about 15 minutes, or until tips are tender. Drain and place in oblong greased baking dish.
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Heat diced cheese, milk and salt in top of double boiler, stirring until cheese is melted. Pour over asparagus in baking dish. Sprinkle with crumbs. Brown under a low flame or in moderately hot oven (375 degrees).