Asparagus Cheese Casserole Recipe
Are you looking for a lip smacking Asparagus Cheese Casserole recipe? This Asparagus Cheese Casserole is a perfect Side Dish. The marriage of the irresistible flavors of cheese with other ingredients is the secret to this Asparagus Cheese Casserole. My friends tried this Asparagus Cheese Casserole the other day and they simply adored it. Do I need to say more?
Ingredients
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon margarine, melted, divided
24 asparagus spears, cooked
6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded
8 thin slices white bread (1/2 ounce each), lightly toasted and cut into 1-inch squares
2 cups skim milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each white pepper and powdered mustard
Dash ground red pepper
Directions
Brush a shallow 2-quart casserole with 1 teaspoon margarine; arrange 8 asparagus spears in casserole, sprinkle with 2 ounces cheese, and top cheese with 1/3 of the bread squares.
Repeat layers of asparagus, cheese, and bread 2 more times, ending with bread.
In bowl combine milk, eggs, seasonings, and remaining tablespoon margarine; pour over mixture in casserole.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Set casserole in larger baking pan and pour boiling water into pan to reach halfway up the sides of casserole; bake for 1 1/4 hours (until a knife, inserted in center, comes out clean).
Remove casserole from water bath and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Repeat layers of asparagus, cheese, and bread 2 more times, ending with bread.
In bowl combine milk, eggs, seasonings, and remaining tablespoon margarine; pour over mixture in casserole.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Set casserole in larger baking pan and pour boiling water into pan to reach halfway up the sides of casserole; bake for 1 1/4 hours (until a knife, inserted in center, comes out clean).
Remove casserole from water bath and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
