Steamed Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped asparagus
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup grated cheese
• Salt, pepper, and mace to taste
• Fine bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Boil or steam asparagus, then chop fine. Add butter and let it simmer gently for a few minutes. Beat egg yolks with milk, add cheese and stir into the asparagus. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and season to taste. Grease a quart mold generously and line with bread crumbs. Pour in the asparagus mixture and steam forty-five minutes. Serve as main course at luncheon or supper. Servings, 4.