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Asparagus Casserole I

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

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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted

1 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (15 ounce) can asparagus, drained with liquid reserved
1/2 cup slivered almonds

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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My husband and I loved this recipe. I did make a few changes because I did not have the correct ingredients on hand. I used Ritz crackers and cheddar cheese soup. In addition I used fresh steamed asparagus and then added milk to the soup mixture. The results were great, thanks!

—CANDACELR

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 24, 2003

I would recommend not putting the juice from the canned asparagus into the liquid mixture, the flavor of that stuff is horrible. I like asparagus, but this didn't taste good at all.

—ANUBISNI

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Feb 18, 2003

This was the first recipe I've ever taken from this website (new user) and it was a huge success!! I made it for a holiday party but it didn't get eaten because there weren't many asparagus-eaters, so I brought it to another gathering the next day and we ran out, and had people asking for more, and for the recipe! It was great....and that was as leftovers. I modified the recipe to include fresh asparagus instead of canned, Cheese-its instead of saltines (as one other reviewer suggested), and cream of asparagus instead of mushroom. I think it provides a lot of flexibility for improvising, based on what's in the cabinets. Thanks for the recipe!

—Lori

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Jun 16, 2006

Delicious! I used fresh asparagus (didn't steam first, just threw it in), cut the butter down a little, and cut down the amount of crumbs a little. I can see where canned asparagus wouldn't be good - I'll only make this recipe with fresh. Oh, and I used more asparagus than what was called for.

—TAWNEY112

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Nov 13, 2005

Everyone at home LOVED this recipe! I used frozen asparagus, which made the casserole more about the veggie and the soup and crust more of an accessory. I forgot the almonds because I was putting it together fast. That, by the way, is possibly my favorite part of this dish. It's so fast! It takes about two minutes to put the layers altogether, and it only takes 20-30 minutes to cook! Delicious! I'm going to be making this again and again!

—Haley James

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Apr 02, 2007

My dad is a big fan of this casserole. It's a snap to make, too. I use butter flavored crackers (e.g. Ritz) in place of the saltines, and a second can of asparagus. (Just the spears, not the juice.) I find this gives the casserole a better ratio of veggies to starch.

—MollyBrook

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Mar 23, 2009

we loved it!

—ashlie1969

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Jul 24, 2003

This was excellent! I used fresh asparagus and steamed it first using chicken broth. Then I realized the only crackers I had on hand were Triscuts, which turned out to be a good substitute. Eliminated the almonds and followed the recipe otherwise and it was fantastic, thanks!

—Theresa

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Nutrition

Calories
307 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
17.3 g
6%

Cholesterol
45 mg
15%

Fat
23.5 g
36%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
8.1 g
16%

Sodium
709 mg
28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus Casserole I

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 307
Calories from Fat: 212

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.5g 36 %
Saturated Fat 11.3g 56 %
Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
Sodium 709mg 28 %
Potassium 203mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 17.3g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 8.1g 16 %
** Sugars 0.9g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 14 %
Calcium 18 %
Iron 20 %
Thiamin 16 %
Niacin 26 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 41 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.