1\/4 cup butter
\n1\/4 cup flour
\n1 tbsp. salt
\n1\/8 tsp. nutmeg
\n1\/8 tsp. pepper
\n6 cups milk
\n2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen asparagus, cooked, chopped, cooking water reserved
\n3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese<\/p>\n

Melt butter; blend in flour and seasonings. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Return to heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add asparagus and cooking water; heat to simmering. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
\nGarnish with paprika, if desired.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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