Asparagus Casserole
Asparagus Casserole in a creamy Alfredo sauce topped with crisp cheesy bread crumbs. This asparagus bake is easy and impressive.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided, plus more to grease casserole
- 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 Facts
Asparagus Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
208
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Cholesterol
48
mg
16
%
Sodium
827
mg
36
%
Potassium
330
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
1325
IU
27
%
Vitamin C
6.9
mg
8
%
Calcium
238
mg
24
%
Iron
2.9
mg
16
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
