Asparagus And Ham Casserole

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Combine crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 35 minutes or until heated through.

fresh asparagus, rice, celery, lemonpepper seasoning, condensed cream, chicken broth, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, butter

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asparagus-and-ham-casserole/ (may not work)