Asparagus au Gratin

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Cookbook: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Cooking
 * Typed By: Susan Godfrey Alexanderjamesmom@gmail.Com
 * Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs asparagus spears
 * 6 tsp melted butter
 * ½ cup milk
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ⅛ tsp pepper
 * ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) Discard tough ends of asparagus; tie spears in bunch.
 * 2) Stand upright in deep saucepan.
 * 3) Add 2 cups boiling salted water.
 * 4) Steam for 15 minutes.
 * 5) Remove; drain and untie.
 * 6) Place in baking dish.
 * 7) Pour butter and milk over asparagus.
 * 8) Add salt and pepper; sprinkle with cheese.
 * 9) Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until cheese is browned.