Asparagus Casserole I

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2
   In a small bowl, mix together the Cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs.
3. 3
   In another dish, stir together the melted butter, soup, and the juice from the can of asparagus.
4. 4
   Use half of the cracker mixture to make a layer in the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
5. 5
   Arrange half of the asparagus spears over the crumbs, sprinkle with 1/2 of the almonds, then pour 1/2 of the soup mixture over.
6. 6
   Build another layer, starting with the remaining asparagus spears, then the remaining soup mixture, and ending with the remaining cheese and crumbs on top.
7. 7
   Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden.