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Asparagus casserole in a white baking dish, with a creamy sauce and crispy breadcrumbs.

Asparagus Casserole

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Bake up this creamy Asparagus Casserole recipe! Tender asparagus, rich fontina & cream cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs whole-wheat preferred
  • 3 pounds asparagus trimmed and chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup fontina cheese shredded
  • 5 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F. Start boiling a large pot of water and prepare a bowl of ice water nearby.
  • Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, mix with breadcrumbs, and set aside for topping.
    Asparagus Casserole Recipe
  • Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 1 minute, then plunge into ice water. Drain well after cooling.
    Asparagus Casserole Recipe
  • In the same pot, melt the remaining butter, sauté garlic, then whisk in flour followed by milk to create a thick sauce.
    Asparagus Casserole Recipe
  • Off the heat, mix in fontina cheese, cream cheese, and salt, then pour over asparagus in a baking dish.
  • Top with buttered breadcrumbs and bake for 12-15 minutes until the asparagus is tender.
    Asparagus Casserole Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 378mgFiber: 3g
Keyword asparagus, asparagus casserole, casserole
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