Crusty Asparagus and Cheese Casserole

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"A good and easy recipe that tastes wonderful! This comes from a longtime dear friend and goes great with baked ham."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 2 (20 ounce) cans asparagus, drained and chopped
• 2 cups cheese crackers, crushed to crumbs (Cheese-Its are good in this)
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese or 1 cup longhorn cheese
• 1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimiento
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups milk

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine asparagus, cheese cracker crumbs, cheese and pimento.
3. Spray a 9x13x2-inch dish with cooking spray and spread asparagus mixture in it.
4. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over the asparagus mixture.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
6. Serve hot.
7. Note: This cannot be prepared more than an hour or two before serving because the texture becomes soggy.