Asparagus Casserole

1-½ C Waverly crackers crumbled

½ C butter

3 10 oz. pkgs. frozen asparagus

4 T butter

3 T flour

1-1/2 C milk

1 5 oz. jar Old English cheese

½ C slivered almonds

Melt ½ C butter and mix with cracker crumbs; set aside. Cook asparagus until tender and drain. Make a cheese sauce by melting the additional butter, blending in flour, then adding milk and cheese. Cook until cheese has melted. Butter a shallow casserole dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of buttered crumbs. Arrange asparagus on top. Sprinkle with almonds. Pour cheese sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining crumbs.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 25-30 min. until sauce is bubbling.