ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

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This colorful casserole is a palate-pleaser. Asparagus, mushrooms, onions and pimientos make a mouthwatering medley. Lemon and nutmeg give this dish a slightly tangy taste.-M. Kay Lacey, Apache Junction, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 2% milk
1 package (12 ounces) frozen cut asparagus, thawed and drained
1/4 cup diced pimientos
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, cook mushrooms and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside. Stir the flour, bouillon, salt, nutmeg and pepper into drippings until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in asparagus, pimientos, lemon juice and the mushroom mixture., Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges