Asparagus Casserole

Directions

1. Clean asparagus for eating and place in a buttered shallow baking dish. Drain water chestnuts, reserving liquid, and arrange over asparagus. Set aside.
2. Whisk reserved liquid, milk and flour; blending until smooth. In a saucepan, combine liquid mixture with cheese, butter or margarine, salt and pepper; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. If too thick add more milk until gravy like consistency. Stir in pimiento; pour sauce evenly over ingredients in casserole.
3. Food process bread slices and make crumbs.Top casserole with bread crumbs.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until top is lightly browned and sauce is bubbly.