Scalloped Asparagus
["1/3 c. margarine", "1 tsp. salt", "1 (No. 1) can asparagus tips", "1 chopped pimentos", "1/2 c. grated American cheese", "1/2 c. cracker crumbs", "1/4 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced", "1/2 c. chopped almonds", "parsley", "milk"]
["Melt 4 tablespoons margarine and stir in flour, salt and pepper to make smooth paste.", "Drain liquid from asparagus and add enough milk to make 2 cups.", "Stir liquid into flour paste and cook slowly, stirring constantly until thickened.", "Remove from heat and stir in pimentos, parsley and almonds.", "Cover bottom of 1 1/2-quart casserole with half of asparagus (reserve 6 or 7 tips for garnish), eggs and cheese; repeat and cover with cracker crumbs.", "Garnish with asparagus tips.", "Melt remaining butter and pour over top.", "Bake at 425\u00b0 for 20 minutes.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["margarine", "salt", "pimentos", "American cheese", "cracker crumbs", "flour", "pepper", "eggs", "almonds", "parsley", "milk"]