Asparagus Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• TOPPING:
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers