Outstanding Asparagus Bake

Name: Outstanding Asparagus Bake
Ingredients: 2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), woody ends removed and discarded, cut into 2-inch pieces; 4 thick slices bacon, chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; nutmeg, freshly grated, to taste; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; coarse salt, to taste; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 cups whole milk; 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and halved lengthwise; 1 cup buttery crackers, coarsely crushed; 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded; freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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The secret to great asparagus? Layering! Outstanding Asparagus Bake understands just that. It partners the distinct asparagus flavor with crispy bacon, melty, smoky cheese, hearty hard-boiled eggs,...

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Ingredients

2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), woody ends removed and discarded, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 thick slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
nutmeg, freshly grated, to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
coarse salt, to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 cups whole milk
4 large eggs, hard-boiled and halved lengthwise
1 cup buttery crackers, coarsely crushed
1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
freshly ground black pepper, to taste