Serves: 6

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Smithfield Product: Ham Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) Smithfield Ham Sausage
• 1/2 pound fresh asparagus
• 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps

Cook ham sausage according to package directions. Drain and cut into ½-inch pieces. Set aside. Cut asparagus into 1-inch diagonal pieces. Cook in boiling salted water 2 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Place half of croutons in dish; drizzle with half of butter. Layer with half of the cooked ham sausage, asparagus, green onions, cheese and parsley. Repeat layers. Beat together remaining ingredients. Pour over casserole. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350° F. Uncover casserole and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and set.

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