1/4 lb saltine crackers
1 can asparagus, cut
4 1/2 oz pimientos
1 can mushroom soup
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
3 each hard-boiled eggs, optional
Directions
In 2-qt. casserole layer ingredients as follows:
1/2 crackers, crumbled
1/2 asparagus
1/2 pimientos (in strips)
1/2 mushroom soup mixed with pimiento juice
1/2 grated cheese Repeat the layers using other half of
ingredients. Top with cheese or crumbled potato chips. Heat in
moderate oven (375 deg.) until bubbly and topping has browned.
Servings: 10 servings
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Categories: Casserole; Main Dish; Vegetable
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