Asparagus Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large can asparagus
2 c. cracker crumbs
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/2 lb. cheese (your choice)
1 c. finely chopped nuts (almonds or pecans)
1 can cream of mushroom soup

Preparation

Drain asparagus, save liquid.
Grate cheese and mix it with cracker crumbs.
Mix liquid from asparagus tips with cream of mushroom soup.
Put a thin layer of cracker and cheese mixture in bottom of greased 1 1/2 to 2-quart casserole.
Add a layer of asparagus tips, sprinkle with nuts.
Continue 2 layers; top with remaining cheese and cracker mixture.
Pour soup over all.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes.