ASPARAGUS IN THE ROUND

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I never have leftovers when I serve this attractive and deliciously creamy side dish. It's easy to prepare, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cubed seasoned stuffing
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix with 1/2 cup butter or water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate., In a saucepan, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in asparagus and mushrooms. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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