3 Tbsp. butter or oleo
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
dash of nutmeg
dash of pepper
3 c. milk
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut asparagus or broccoli, cooked and drained
6 oz. natural Cheddar cheese
grated Parmesan cheese
paprika to taste

Melt butter and blend in flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles. Cook 2 minutes longer. Add asparagus (cut into large pieces) or broccoli and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Garnish with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and paprika. Serves 6.