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Asparagus Casserole
Cheesy, creamy, and topped with crispy breadcrumbs and almonds, this asparagus casserole is the perfect side dish recipe for holidays or cozy weeknight dinners!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 30 min👤 Leah Perez📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●oven
- ●casserole dish
- ●pot
- ●bowl
- ●skillet
- ●whisk
- ●spatula
- ●baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat and prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain, then pat the asparagus dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
3
In a medium bowl, combine the panko, parmesan, almonds, and lemon zest. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Pour the melted butter over the breadcrumbs and toss to coat.
4
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to ⏱️ 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the flour and pepper and cook until the raw flour smell disappears, 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk, whisking until no lumps remain. Cook, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a rubber spatula, until the sauce thickens slightly 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and lemon juice. Fold in the asparagus.
6
Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the panko mixture and bake until golden brown and bubbling, 20 to ⏱️ 25 minutes.
7
Allow to sit ⏱️ 5 minutes before sprinkling with chives and serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
391 Calories
fat Content
30 g
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
681 mg
protein Content
15 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
78 mg
carbohydrate Content
15 g
saturated Fat Content
17 g
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