Asparagus and Ham Casserole

Name: Asparagus and Ham Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 3 cups cooked rice; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

I created this casserole one day while trying to find a good recipe for leftover ham. Instead of resorting to scalloped potatoes and ham, or ham and noodles, I tried asparagus. Everyone liked it so well, I've made it ever since.—Helen Ostronic, Omaha, Nebraska

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3 cups cooked rice
1 cup finely chopped celery
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 268 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 1113mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus and Ham Casserole in Bountiful Harvest Cookbook

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bplowman

Jan 6, 2015

I made this dish for a visiting minister and my Pastor's family and they loved it. Served with 'Mom's Buttermilk Biscuits' and a rhubarb crisp. The minister thank me several times for this meal. Made this for my husband and will will definitely have this again!
LexiKayCo

Apr 9, 2013

I would make this again, however, I'd use low sodium soup and broth cause it seemed a bit too salty. Otherwise my family enjoyed it.
joy9s

Sep 13, 2011

This was a great recipe and easy to make. However, the next time I make it I will add more ham to the casserole or use a little less rice. Had it for dinner as a leftover a few nights ago and it was even more tasty. Will definitely make this again.
HaileyKl

Mar 29, 2011

I had potatoes to use up, so I replaced almost 3 cups of cooked cubed potatoes for the cooked rice, and it turned out great :) The combination of the asparagus and the ham makes it very flavorful!
ljsiefker

Feb 19, 2008

THIS WOULD BE GOOD TO MAKE WHEN DENNY AND ANN ARE HERE. COULD BE MADE AHEAD.