Asparagus Crab Au Gratin

The whole family enjoys this. Adapted from quick cooking.

Place asparagus in a greased 1-qt.

Baking dish.

Top with crab and cheese and set aside.

In a saucepan , melt 2 tablespoons butter.

Stir in flour until smooth.

Whisk in milk , mustard , salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice.

Pour over asparagus.

Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs.

Sprinkle over top.

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

frozen asparagus cuts, crabmeat, cheddar cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, ground mustard, salt, pepper, lemon juice, soft breadcrumbs