SALTINE-CRACKER ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

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Though I'm not particularly a fan of canned asparagus, this casserole version produces a mighty fine dish...it's all in the sauce.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons flour
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cut asparagus spears, reserving 2 tbs liquid
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup grated very mild cheddar cheese (etc.) or 1 cup monterey jack cheese (etc.)
salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 cup finely crumbled saltines or 1/4 cup hi-ho cracker

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  • Melt 2 tbs butter in microwave-proof bowl, then stir in flour till smooth.
  • Add 2 tbs liquid from canned asparagus to flour mixure; stir well.
  • Stir in sour cream, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
  • Thoroughly drain one can asparagus and arrange in bottom of ungreased 9"x2" square casserole.
  • Cover evenly with half the sour cream mixture.
  • Thoroughly drain second can asparagus and layer.
  • Top with remaining sour cream mixture.
  • Melt 3 tbs butter and mix with cracker crumbs; spread evenly.
  • Bake uncovered 30-40 minutes or until bubbly.

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