Easy Creamy Baked Asparagus
Asparagus: It's the classiest of vegetables. Add instant elegance to your party with this better-for-you platter of fresh stalks in a tempting cheese sauce and crumb topping.
Prep time10 min
Total time25min
ServingsMakes 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- ¼ cup peppercorn ranch dressing
- 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 RITZ Crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1/2 cup)
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cook asparagus in simmering water in large skillet 2 to 3 min. or until bright green, but still crisp; drain. Place in shallow baking dish
- Add dressing; toss to coat. Top with cheese and cracker crumbs.
- Bake 10 to 15 min. or until topping is lightly browned and asparagus is heated through.
Nutrition Notes
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Recipe Tips
- Make Ahead
Prepare as directed except for baking; cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 20 min. before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 15 min. or until heated through. - Better For You
Save 6-1/2 grams of fat per serving by preparing with KRAFT Fat Free Ranch Dressing and RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers. You will save 40 calories, too.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 130 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 10g | |
| Saturated fat 2g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol <5mg | |
| Sodium 260mg | |
| Carbohydrate 9g | |
| Dietary fiber 1g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Added sugars <1g | |
| Protein 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 4 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 2 %DV |
| Calcium | 4 %DV |
| Iron | 10 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |