Cheesyasparagusandham Recipes

RICH AND CHEESY HAM AND ASPARAGUS NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix together well the first 4 ingredients.
• Gently fold in rest of ingredients except noodles and potato chips.
• Cook noodles 1 minute less than shortest time on directions. *I cooked mine for 6 minutes.
• Fold in noodles.
• Pour/spoon into lightly greased 13x9 baking dish.
• Top with crushed potato chips.
• Bake in 350 oven for 35 minutes til bubbly!
• *Do not precook asparagus.
• **Can sub a 10 oz. box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained, for the asparagus if preferred.

CREAMY HAM AND ASPARAGUS SOUP

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a saucepan with enough water to cover and cook until crisp-tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan, saute carrot in butter for 3 - 5 minutes.
• Add onions and saute 2 minutes longer or til tender.
• Stir in flour and gradually add milk whisking until smooth.
• Bring to a boil and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add broth, ham, mushrooms and reserved asparagus.
• Reduce heat and add cream.
• Heat through but do not boil.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Add Swiss Cheese and dill if using.
• Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.

ASPARAGUS AND HAM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. , In a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine the asparagus, ham, rice, celery and lemon-pepper; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine soup and broth; add cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Pour over ham mixture. , Combine crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.