Shelly's Recipe

HAM & ASPARAGUS BRUNCH BAKE

Category: Breakfast and Brunch

2 boxes long grain & wild rice or butter & herb long grain & wild rice
1 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 cups chopped ham
1 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Swiss cheese

In large saucepan, prepare rice mixes according to package directions , adding asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350. Grease 11×7-1/2-inch baking dish.

Remove rice mixture from heat. Add ham, bell pepper and onion; mix well. Place mixture in prepared baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture is heated through.

NOTE: This dish can be prepared ahead of time through step Cover with foil and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Bake, covered, at 350 for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until heated through, about 10 minutes.