Asparagus Casserole
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Asparagus Casserole
Description
The recipe begins by arranging trimmed asparagus in a buttered 9x13 casserole dish for an even surface. A sauce is prepared on the stovetop by melting butter, whisking in flour to create a roux, then slowly adding half-and-half along with garlic salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese until smooth and slightly thickened. This sauce is poured over the asparagus, leaving a small border around the edges.
While the casserole bakes at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, a topping is made from melted butter mixed with panko breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. This mixture is spread over the casserole to create a crisp, golden crust during the final baking steps. The result is a creamy, cheesy casserole with tender yet slightly crisp asparagus and a crunchy topping.
This dish works well as a side for main courses and demonstrates how a simple combination of ingredients can elevate fresh asparagus with texture contrast and savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus trimmed
- 4 Tbsp butter divided, plus more to grease casserole, unsalted
- 2 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half (or equal parts milk and heavy cream)
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese divided
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 400˚F with the rack in the center. Butter a 9x13 casserole dish. Arrange trimmed asparagus in prepared casserole dish, packing it down for a fairly flat and even surface.
- Place a saucepan over medium heat. Melt in 3 Tbsp butter then add 2 1/2 Tbsp flour and whisk constantly for 3 minutes or until butter just starts to turn golden in color. Whisk in 2 cups half and half, 2 tsp garlic salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Whisk until sauce just starts to thicken then remove from heat. Sprinkle in 1/2 cup parmesan and whisk until cheese is melted and incorporated.
- Pour sauce evenly over the asparagus, leaving about 1" space on the long sides of the casserole dish. Bake uncovered at 400˚F for 15-18 minutes (depending on thickness of asparagus), or until asparagus reaches desired tenderness.
- While the casserole is baking, make the topping: in a small mixing bowl, melt 1 Tbsp butter. Mix in 1/2 cup bread crumbs, stirring until evenly moistened, then stir in 1/2 cup remaining parmesan cheese. Halfway through baking, sprinkle the bread crumb topping evenly over the casserole then return it to the oven to finish baking.
- When asparagus has reached desired doneness, set oven to broil for 2-3 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown. Remove from oven and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 11g | |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 827mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1325IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 238mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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