5 tbsp. butter
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and sliced diagonally (about 2 c.)
1 med. onion, sliced
1 tbsp. flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 c. sour cream
1 c. grated Swiss cheese
1/4 c. cracker crumbs

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Saute the asparagus for 2-3 minutes until barely tender. Remove and reserve. In same skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until soft. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute or until flour is blended. Add the sour cream and grated cheese. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until cheese melts. Spoon asparagus into a shallow, lightly greased baking dish. Top with sour cream and cheese mixture. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Dot with remaining tablespoon butter. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. If top is not browned, place under broiler briefly. Makes 4-6 servings.