Easy Asparagus Casserole Recipe
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4.8
Easy Asparagus Casserole Recipe
Description
The Easy Asparagus Casserole Recipe features asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces and baked in a rich sauce made by simmering butter with heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and garlic parsley salt. The sauce is stirred continually until smooth and creamy, coating the asparagus evenly when poured over it in a baking pan.
The casserole is finished by sprinkling additional Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs on top, which crisp and brown under high oven heat at 450°F. The panko adds a crunchy texture complementing the soft, tender asparagus and creamy sauce.
This dish works well as a comforting vegetable side or a light vegetarian main. Its creamy texture with garlicky undertones makes it appealing during spring or summer when asparagus is at its best. Baking until the asparagus is just tender retains some bite and freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1/2 tbsp garlic parsley salt
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
Instructions
- In a heavy bottom pan, combine the butter with half and half. Bring it to a simmer.
- Stir in 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese, garlic parsley salt, and minced garlic. Stir while simmering until smooth and creamy.
- Cut off rough edges from the asparagus stalks. Next, cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
- Spread the asparagus evenly across a baking pan. Pour sauce over the asparagus.
- Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese and panko crumbs on top.
- Bake at 450°F for about 15 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 790mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2053IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 299mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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