EARLY-BIRD ASPARAGUS SUPREME

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This is the best spring vegetable side dish! The fresh asparagus is so delicious in the spring time and this recipe highlights it!-Joyce Speckman, Holt, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine butter and soup mix; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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