2 cans asparagus tips
3/4 stick butter
5 tbsp. flour (heaping)
2 1/2 c. milk
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
dash of black pepper
cracker crumbs

Melt butter and add flour. Add milk a little at a time. Add grated Cheddar cheese and black pepper and cook until thickened. Put layer of asparagus tips in bottom of casserole dish. Cover with layer of sauce. Add layer of asparagus tips and cover with sauce alternating until final topping with sauce. Top with cracker crumbs.

Bake in 350°F oven until cracker crumbs are brown. Do not overcook.