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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Turkey Asparagus Casserole

January 26, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy	French	Holidays, Poultry	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	pk	( 8 ounces) frozen chopped asparagus
2	c	Cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1	cn	( 10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/4	c	Water
1	cn	(2.8 ounces) french-fried onions

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water for 2
minutes; drain.  Place in a greased 11 inch x 7 inch x 2 inch baking dish.
Top with turkey. Combine soup and water; spoon over turkey. Bake,
uncovered, at 350F for 25-30 minutes.  Sprinkle with onions. Bake 5 minutes
longer or until golden brown. Yield: 4 servings Typed in MMFormat by
cjhartlin@msn.com  Source: Quick Cooking Nov/Dec 98.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest  by "Cindy Hartlin" <cjhartlin@email.msn.com>
on Nov 9, 1998

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