Asparagus Almond Casserole

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Williams Estate in Tyler, Texas in 1994.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 4 tablespoons butter
 * 4 tablespoons flour
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon pepper
 * 2 cups milk
 * 2 medium cans asparagus
 * 1½ cups grated cheese
 * ½ cup slivered almonds
 * cracker crumbs
 * butter

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter then add flour, salt and pepper until blended.
 * 2) Add milk and place a layer of drained asparagus, half the cheese, half the almonds and half the sauce.
 * 3) Repeat once more than sprinkle with crumbs and dots of butter and bake at 375 for 25 minutes.