Ham and Asparagus Casserole

Submitted by Carol

"A wonderful spring-time casserole and a great way to use up extra Easter eggs. I have made this dish with chicken when I didn't have ham, but I prefer ham."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 13x9 pan
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 lb fresh asparagus, in ½ inch slices
• 3 cups diced ham
• 5 hardboiled egg, diced
• 2 tablespoons tapioca
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cheese, i prefer cheddar
• 1⁄4 cup green pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (7 ounce) can mushrooms, drained,diced if needed
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup

directions

1. Blanch asparagus in microwave for 3 minutes.
2. Drain off any juice.
3. In large mixing bowl combine asparagus, ham, egg, tapioca, green pepper, onion, mushrooms, and cheese.
4. Mix together.
5. In smaller bowl mix lemon juice, parsley, half& half, and mushroom soup.
6. Add to ingredients in large bowl, mix well.
7. Spread in greased or sprayed 13 x 9 baking dish.
8. Bake in a 375º oven for 30-40 minutes.
9. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
10. Serves 10-12.

Reviews

[CindyLou2]

Very good. I didn't have any tapioca, but it seemed just fine without it. I'm not really sure what the tapioca would do for it, but we all liked it. I added more shredded cheese to the top before I baked it, and it was yummy!

 

[DDW]

This recipe sparked my curiosty and I had my doubts but everyone in the family liked it. We did make it with ham and even without any S&P or other seasonings this dish had a lot of flavor. It would make a great brunch dish in my opinion.