Cheesy Asparagus

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wadley Estate in Allen, Texas in 1990.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds fresh asparagus
 * ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
 * ⅓ cup melted butter
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions

 * 1) Cook asparagus for 15 minutes then drain and place in buttered ovenproof dish.
 * 2) Sprinkle with grated cheese then pour on butter and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
 * 3) Put under the broiler until the cheese is browned.