Easy Creamy Baked Asparagus

Name: Easy Creamy Baked Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed; ¼ cup peppercorn ranch dressing; 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese; 12 RITZ Crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1/2 cup)

Asparagus: It's the classiest of vegetables. Add instant elegance to your party with this better-for-you platter of fresh stalks in a tempting cheese sauce and crumb topping.

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Servings:

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredient list

1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
¼ cup peppercorn ranch dressing
2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese
12 RITZ Crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Cook asparagus in simmering water in large skillet 2 to 3 min. or until bright green, but still crisp; drain. Place in shallow baking dish

Add dressing; toss to coat. Top with cheese and cracker crumbs.

Bake 10 to 15 min. or until topping is lightly browned and asparagus is heated through.

Recipe Tips

Make AheadPrepare as directed except for baking; cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 20 min. before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 15 min. or until heated through.
Better For YouSave 6-1/2 grams of fat per serving by preparing with KRAFT Fat Free Ranch Dressing and RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers. You will save 40 calories, too.