Crunchy-Topped Asparagus

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 6

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 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

Steps

  • 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.

  • *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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/6 of Recipe
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
1090mg
45%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
5g
Protein
14g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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