Asparagus Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 Large Cans Asparagus Spears & tips
• 1 Small Can English Peas
• 1 Small jar Chopped Pimento
• 1 Large Pkg Cream Cheese
• 1 Lg box White Worcestershire Sauce
• Tabasco
• garlic salt
• Pepper
• 3/4 Cup Grated Sharp Cheese
• 6 Tbsp Butter
• 2 Tbsp Flour
• 2 Cups liquid (reserved from asparagus/peas, supplemented with Milk if necessary)

Directions

1. Drain Asparagus and Peas. Reserve the liquid. You will need 2 Cups of liquid for the sauce; add Milk to the reserved liquid to make a total of 2 Cups.
2. Melt 6 Tbsp Butter in a saucepan.
3. Blend in 2 Tbsp Flour.
4. Add the 2 Cups of prepared liquid all at once.
5. Stir and boil until thick and smooth.
6. Stir in 1 Large Pkg Cream Cheese until melted.
7. Season to taste with the 1 Lg box White Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco, garlic salt, and Pepper.
8. In a casserole dish, arrange a layer of the sauce.
9. Follow with a layer of the drained Asparagus Spears & tips, English Peas, and Chopped Pimento.
10. Top with the remaining sauce (this makes two layers of sauce in total).
11. Sprinkle 3/4 Cup Grated Sharp Cheese sparingly on top.
12. Heat until cheese is melted.
13. Add Water Chestnuts if desired.

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