This is a great recipe for fresh asparagus. Very simple and kids as well as adults love it. The buttered bread on top gives it just enough crunch, and the cheese it what makes the kids ask for seconds.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
28 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Calories
82 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring 1/2 inch water to a boil in a saucepan. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Spread a thin layer of butter onto each bread slice. Cut bread into cubes.
Step 3
Stir cream of mushroom soup, processed cheese food, and 2/3 of buttered bread cubes together in a bowl; stir in asparagus. Transfer asparagus mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with remaining bread cubes.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until bread is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
4 ounces processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 tablespoon butter, softened, or as needed
15 spears fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces, or more to taste
