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Asparagus Pea Medley Recipe

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Hurried hotesses will appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this casserole. A rich and creamy sauce beautifully coats asparagus and peas. —M. Joalyce Graham, Starke, Florida

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Asparagus Pea Medley Recipe

Prep: 20 Min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

20 35 55

Ingredients

2 packages (10-1/2 ounces each) frozen cut asparagus
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 jar (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

Cook asparagus according to package directions, omitting the salt. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Place asparagus in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Top with peas, mushrooms and pimientos; set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk and reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the cheese spread, salt and pepper; stir until blended. Pour over vegetables. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cheese sauce.
Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Or bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. If refrigerated before baking, remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes beforehand. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 167 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 492 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Pea Medley in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2005, p131

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