Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. grated sharp cheese
  • 1/2 c. blanched almonds
  • 2 cans mushroom soup (undiluted)
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 c. cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 c. blanched almonds
  • 3 large cans asparagus tips

Method

  • Mix 1/2 pound of cheese and butter with cracker crumbs.
  • Line casserole, reserving some for top.
  • Stir liquid from asparagus into mushroom soup.
  • Put a layer of asparagus, sprinkling of nuts and cheese and cover with soup mixture.
  • Repeat until casserole is filled.
  • Top with remaining cheese and cracker mixture.
  • Decorate with almonds and bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes.
  • Serves 10. Can be made the day before.