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Asparagus casserole in baking dish on top of a dish towel.

Asparagus Casserole

This asparagus casserole is cheesy and delicious! Tender asparagus are covered in a creamy Alfredo-style sauce, and finished off with crispy breadcrumbs. This under 30-minute recipe makes it easy to have a tasty side dish on the dinner table in no time.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Yield:6 people

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus trimmed, see Notes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese see Notes
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese see Notes
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit. Lightly grease 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter.
  • Add trimmed asparagus to casserole dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss asparagus to coat in seasoning.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add in all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in milk. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken.
    Asparagus Casserole Process Photo 3
  • Remove from heat. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
  • Pour cheese sauce over asparagus, then sprinkle with Panko breadcrumbs. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and asparagus is tender.

Notes

  • Asparagus: Trim the bottom 2-3 inches of your asparagus before using in this recipe.
  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: You can substitute the mozzarella cheese in this recipe for a white cheddar cheese.
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese: You can substitute the parmesan cheese for Pecorino Romano cheese or more mozzarella cheese.
  • Make it Gluten Free: Use gluten-free all-purpose flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Shred your own cheese to
 
Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for 1 serving, including breadcrumbs. Macros may vary slightly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used.
 
To determine the size of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed, then weigh the entire recipe when finished. Divide the total weight (not including the weight of the bowl, pot, or plate the food is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1serving | Calories: 204cal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 316mg | Total Carbs: 13g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Net Carbs: 10g | Vitamin A: 1289IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 3mg
Recipe By:Sam Guarnieri