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Crunchy-Topped Asparagus

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Oct 24, 2016
Bake-Off® Contest 39, 2000
Helen Godwin
Greensboro, North Carolina
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Almonds add a nutty flavor to this Asparagus and ham dish that’s sprinkled with Progresso® Bread Crumbs - ready in 45 minutes. A perfect side for any meal!

Crunchy-Topped Asparagus

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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Spoon and spread mashed potatoes in greased baking dish. Top with asparagus spears. Spoon cheese sauce mixture over asparagus.
  • Step 
    4
    In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese and 2 tablespoons margarine; mix well. Sprinkle over mixture in baking dish.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake at 350°F. for 16 to 22 minutes or until light golden brown. Sprinkle with almonds. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

340 Calories
19g Total Fat
14g Protein
29g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

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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