Title: Scalloped asparagus
 Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, Salads, Cheese/eggs, Microwave
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
    1/4 c  Butter or margarine
    1/4 c  All-purpose flour
      1 ts Salt
      2 c  Milk
  1 1/2 c  Grated sharp Cheddar cheese
     20 oz Frozen cut-up asparagus,
           -thawed
    1/2 c  Toasted slivered almonds
           Paprika
 
  1. In a 1-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic 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, 2-quart, heat-
  resistant, non-metallic baking dish. 6. Sprinkle 1/2 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.