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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The whole family enjoys this. Adapted from Quick Cooking. Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package frozen asparagus cuts, thawed and drained |
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup flaked imitation crabmeat |
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
4 tablespoons butter, divided |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 cup milk |
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 cup soft breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Place asparagus in a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
2. Top with crab and cheese and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
4. Stir in flour until smooth.
5. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
6. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
7. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
8. Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice.
9. Pour over asparagus.
10. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs.
11. Sprinkle over top.
12. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
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