Description
A creamy and comforting asparagus casserole made with tender asparagus, a rich cheese sauce, and a bubbly melted cheese topping—perfect as a flavorful side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon chicken broth
- 0.25 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.125 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Wash and trim asparagus, then arrange in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth, then mix in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer gently, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan and pepper jack cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Pour sauce over asparagus, focusing mostly on the base.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top and add red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cheddar or Gruyère for different flavor variations.
- Add buttered breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.
- Increase red pepper flakes or add cayenne for more heat.
- Substitute part of cream with milk for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating if sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
