Asparagus Casserole
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Asparagus Casserole
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This easy, cheesy Asparagus Casserole is a simple spring dish made with fresh asparagus, eggs, bacon, and homemade cheese sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds fresh asparagus see note 1
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 8 lices cooked bacon approximately 2 ounces cooked
- 10 Ritz crackers crumbled
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces gruyere grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Trim the asparagus ends. Divide into two bunches and wrap each bunch of asparagus in a wet paper towel.
- One at a time microwave the asparagus bunches for 2-3 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave) until the asparagus is tender but still has a crunch to it.
- Cut the asparagus into 1 inch pieces and set aside.
- Roughly chop the hard boiled eggs and the cooked bacon. Set aside.
- Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Spread half of the asparagus over the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle chopped eggs and bacon over the asparagus.
- Spread the remaining asparagus over the top.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium high heat, melt the butter and then quickly whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the roux turns a light golden brown and then whisk in the milk and water.
- Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth. Add the salt and continue to cook until the sauce begins to thicken, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cheese continue to stir until it is fully incorporated.
- Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the casserole dish. Give the dish a little shake to help the sauce get between the layers.
- Crush the Ritz crackers, leave some chunks you don’t want a fine powder. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and the cracker crumbles are lightly browned.
- Remove and serve.
Notes
- This is the weight before the asparagus is trimmed. The weight of asparagus can vary depending on the thickness of your asparagus. You want enough to make 2 layers that will cover your dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2g
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
432mg
(18%)
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1378IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
319mg
(32%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1378IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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