Asparagus Almondine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (1 lb.) cans green asparagus
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. American cheese, grated
1 c. bread crumbs
4 Tbsp. margarine, melted
1/2 c. blanched almonds

Preparation

Drain asparagus, reserving liquid.
Lay asparagus in 9 x 13-inch casserole.
Mix soup with 1/2 cup asparagus liquid, salt and pepper; pour over asparagus.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Combine bread crumbs and margarine; sprinkle over all.
Dot with almonds. Bake for 45 minutes at 300\u00b0.
Serves 8.