Asparagus Mornay

My great grandmother was no gourmet, but she sure knew how to cook (or so I have been told) and this recipe sure proves it. Please note: This recipe only serves 2.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 340  g asparagus, cuts
• 45  g butter
• 3  tablespoons plain flour
• 1  cup milk
• 125  g cheddar cheese
• 1  teaspoon French mustard
•  salt
•  pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  hard-boiled eggs
• 1  cup  fresh white breadcrumbs
• 60  g cheddar cheese, extra

Directions

1. Drain asparagus, reserve half a cup of the liquid. Melt butter over low heat, add flour, stir until smooth, cook for 1 minute.
2. Gradually stir in milk and reserved asparagus liquid, stir until the sauce boils and thickens. Add the grated cheddar cheese and mustard, stir until cheese has melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
3. Add asparagus and chopped hard-boiled eggs to sauce.
4. Place in oven proof dish, sprinkle top with combined bread crumbs and the extra grated cheese.
5. Bake uncovered in moderate oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.