Asparagus Tart

This recipe comes from a very old and trusted recipe book. It is nice as a light meal with salad.

Crust

1/2 c cake flour
1/2 c strong cheddar cheese
60g butter

Mix all ingredients together with a fork and press into a pie plate.

Filling

1 c asparagus
1 c milk
1 T butter
1 T flour
1 egg
1/2 c grated cheddar cheese

Make a white sauce with the butter, milk and flour. Add the beaten egg to the white sauce.
Place the asparagus on the crust and pour the white sauce over.
Top with grated cheese mixed with bread crumbs and a little melted butter.
Bake at 190 degrees C until golden brown.

Naomi