Asparagus Gratin.

Great side dish. Had it tonight with Baked Spaghetti. Was a great meal together.

What you need:

• 1 bunch asparagus
• 3 cups water
• 2 T Butter
• 2 T flour
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan
• 1/2 cup shredded medium cheddar
• bacon bits
• Salt and Pepper

What you do:

1. Cut woody ends off asparagus. save them!
2. Start the water boiling. 
3. Once it reaches a boil add in ends of asparagus. Boil 5 minutes.
4. Remove asparagus ends. (now you can throw them away)
5. Put the water in a skillet with the asparagus stalks. Cook until a fork can go in. About 4 minutes.
6. Put asparagus on paper towel and dry. Save 1 cup of water.(if not enough just add regular water until there is enough.)
7. Melt butter in skillet. Wisk in flour. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
8. Whisk in water. Bring to a boil them lower to a simmer. Cook until thickens about 5 minutes.
9. Remove from heat. Whisk in 1/2 cup parmesan & 1/2 cup cheddar.
10. Season with Salt and Pepper. Cover and let sit 5 minutes.
11. Put asparagus on cookie sheet. Pour sauce over the top.
12. Sprinkle the rest of the parmesan and bacon bits over the top.
13. Broil 4-5 minutes.