Crunchy-Topped Asparagus

Almonds add a nutty flavor to this Green Giant® Asparagus and ham dish that’s sprinkled with Progresso® Bread Crumbs - ready in 45 minutes. A perfect side for any meal!

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Bake-Off® Contest 39, 2000

Helen Godwin

Greensboro, North Carolina

ingredients 15
Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 45 min

Ingredients

1 1/3: cups Hungry Jack® Mashed Potato Flakes

: 1 1/3 cups water

1/2: cup milk

2: tablespoons margarine or butter

1/4: teaspoon salt

1: (1.25 to 1.6-oz.) pkg. cheese sauce mix

1 1/4: to 1 1/2 cups milk

1: tablespoon oil, margarine or butter

1: cup finely chopped cooked ham

1: (15-oz.) can Green Giant® Extra Long Tender Green Asparagus Spears, drained

1/2: cup Progresso® Plain Bread Crumbs

2: tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2: tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

1/3: cup slivered almonds, toasted*

: Parsley

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 10x6-inch or 8-inch square (1 1/2-quart) glass baking dish. Prepare potatoes as directed on package using water, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tablespoons margarine and salt.
2 Meanwhile, prepare cheese sauce with 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups milk and 1 tablespoon oil as directed on package. Stir in ham.
3 Spoon and spread mashed potatoes in greased baking dish. Top with asparagus spears. Spoon cheese sauce mixture over asparagus.
4 In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese and 2 tablespoons margarine; mix well. Sprinkle over mixture in baking dish.
5 Bake at 350°F. for 16 to 22 minutes or until light golden brown. Sprinkle with almonds. Garnish with parsley.

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*To toast almonds, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350°F. for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Or spread almonds in thin layer in microwave-safe pie pan; microwave on HIGH for 4 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.