1	Pkg. (10 oz.)	Frozen asparagus cuts, thawed and drained
1	Can (6 oz.)	Crabmeat, drained & flaked or 1 cup imitation crabmeat
1/2	Cup	Shredded cheddar cheese
4	Tbsps.	Butter or margarine, divided
2	Tbsps.	All-purpose flour
1	Cup	Milk
1/2	Tsp.	Ground mustard
1/2	Tsp.	Salt
1/8	Tsp.	Pepper
2	Tsps.	Lemon juice
1	Cup	Soft bread crumbs

Place asparagus in a greased 1-quart baking dish. Top with crab and sprinkle with cheese; set aside. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Pour over asparagus. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

YIELD: 4 Servings