Crunchy-Topped Asparagus

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Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups Hungry Jack® Mashed Potato Flakes
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (1.25 to 1.6-oz.) pkg. cheese sauce mix
• 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon oil, margarine or butter
• 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
• 1 (15-oz.) can Green Giant® Extra Long Tender Green Asparagus Spears, drained
• 1/2 cup Progresso® Plain Bread Crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
• Parsley

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

1
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 10x6-inch or 8-inch square (1 1/2-quart) glass baking dish. Prepare potatoes as directed on package using water, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tablespoons margarine and salt.

2
Meanwhile, prepare cheese sauce with 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups milk and 1 tablespoon oil as directed on package. Stir in ham.

3
Spoon and spread mashed potatoes in greased baking dish. Top with asparagus spears. Spoon cheese sauce mixture over asparagus.

4
In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese and 2 tablespoons margarine; mix well. Sprinkle over mixture in baking dish.

5
Bake at 350°F. for 16 to 22 minutes or until light golden brown. Sprinkle with almonds. Garnish with parsley.