Asparagus Casserole I

This has been passed down 3 generations and is always a family favorite especially around holidays!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

In a small bowl, mix together the Cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs. In another dish, stir together the melted butter, soup, and the juice from the can of asparagus.

Step: 3

Use half of the cracker mixture to make a layer in the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Arrange half of the asparagus spears over the crumbs, sprinkle with 1/2 of the almonds, then pour 1/2 of the soup mixture over. Build another layer, starting with the remaining asparagus spears, then the remaining soup mixture, and ending with the remaining cheese and crumbs on top.

Step: 4

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden.

Per Serving: 307 calories; protein 8.1g; carbohydrates 17.3g; fat 23.5g; cholesterol 45.3mg; sodium 708.6mg.

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