Asparagus Crab Au Gratin

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. 1

   Place asparagus in a greased 1-qt. baking dish.

2. 2

   Top with crab and cheese and set aside.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.

4. 4

   Stir in flour until smooth.

5. 5

   Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil over medium heat.

7. 7

   Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

8. 8

   Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice.

9. 9

   Pour over asparagus.

10. 10

    Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs.

11. 11

    Sprinkle over top.

12. 12

    Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.