Recipe - Scalloped Asparagus

One fourth cup Butter or margarine
One fourth cup Allpurpose flour
1 teaspoon Salt
2 cup Milk
1 One half cup Grated sharp Cheddar cheese
20 ounce Frozen cutup asparagus,
thawed
One half cup Toasted slivered almonds
Paprika

1. In a 1quart, heatresistant, nonmetallic measuring cup place butter.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute or until melted. 2. Stir in
flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. 3.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
Stir occasionally. 4. Stir in cheese until melted. 5. Place 1 package of
asparagus in a deep, 2quart, heat resistant, nonmetallic baking dish. 6.
Sprinkle One half of toasted almonds over asparagus. Pour half of sauce over
almonds. 7. Repeat layers with remaining asparagus, almonds and sauce. 8.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.
9. Before serving, sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

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