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    Home » Recipes

    Cheesy Baked Asparagus Casserole

    March 30, 2018 by Patti Estep 6 Comments

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    Cheesy asparagus casserole in a blue baking dish.

    This cheesy baked asparagus casserole is very simple to make. It's rich and creamy. The perfect vegetable side dish for any special event.

    Baked asparagus casserole with cheesy and breadcrumbs.

    Whenever possible I like to cook with seasonal produce, even though there are many that appear in the grocery store year round. Spring is the perfect time to make an asparagus casserole. A good side dish for Easter, birthdays, and graduation parties. 

    Fresh asparagus spears

    I'm using fresh asparagus in this dish. It used to be that springtime was the only time you would find asparagus in the store and that's normally when most people would harvest from their garden but these days you can find it throughout the year. However, you could also substitute broccoli or green beans in this recipe.

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    When purchasing look for thin asparagus spears. Thick asparagus tends to be a little tougher in texture.

    This casserole is similar to the spinach casserole, I've made in the past, with a creamy base, cheese, and panko topping. This time, however, I'm using creme fraiche inside of making a cheese sauce with butter, flour, and milk or cream. The creme fraiche is extra rich, but you could substitute sour cream or even yogurt. Personally, I would stick to Greek yogurt and a full-fat sour cream to get a similar taste.

    Of course, you could try using canned creamy soups for this recipe. They are quick and easy but I prefer using fresher ingredients for this one if you can.

    Asparagus casserole forkful taste

    I used Jarlsberg cheese but any cheese would work. I like the combination of a slightly sharper cheese with a creamy base. Something like mozzarella cheese would, in my opinion, make it too bland. However, Parmesan, Romano, or a nice white cheddar would all be great substitutes and are readily available. This is a great opportunity to experiment with some of the newer cheese options that are showing up in stores more and more.

    Finally, I'm a big fan of Panko breadcrumbs but you could substitute regular breadcrumbs, crushed crackers, or dare I say potato chips. I've never tried potato chips as a topping, but know others that use them, and they do seem like an interesting alternative. 

    A delicious cheesy asparagus casserole that's rich and creamy. What more could you want from a side dish?

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    Cheesy Baked Asparagus Casserole Recipe

    This baked asparagus casserole recipe with cheese is very simple to make. It's rich and creamy and makes the perfect side dish for any special event.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 255 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
    • 1/2 cup onion diced
    • 1 large clove of garlic grated
    • 7.5 ounces creme fraiche 3/4 c
    • 1 cup Jarlsberg cheese grated
    • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

    Instructions
     

    • Clean and trim asparagus into 2 inch pieces
    • Saute onions and asparagus in olive oil for about 3 minutes.
    • Add garlic and continue to stir for another minute on medium heat.
    • In a separate bowl combine creme fraiche, Jarlsberg cheese and salt & pepper to taste.
    • Add asparagus mixture to the creme and cheese. Mix well
    • Transfer to a 8 inch butter casserole baking dish.
    • Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 129mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. lauren

      March 30, 2018 at 11:02 am

      Ok this looks amazing!

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      • Patti Estep

        March 30, 2018 at 11:04 am

        Thanks Lauren. I hope you get a chance to try it.

        Reply
    2. Carole West

      March 30, 2018 at 9:56 am

      Yum! This looks tasty -I'm guessing you'll be serving this for Easter dinner? I love asparagus have actually thought about growing my own but the process is so long not sure my attention span could hold on.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 30, 2018 at 10:03 am

        I'm actually serving a mix of roasted veggie on Easter. Would you believe that my husband is not a fan of asparagus. That didn't stop me from eating it. I agree with you on the growing asparagus part. I think it's perennial but I have never grown it.

        Reply
    3. Denise

      March 30, 2018 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      That looks delicious! I'm always looking for yummy new side dishes and I love using asparagus this time of year because they are so fresh and tasty.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 30, 2018 at 8:44 am

        Thanks Denise. I agree. This is the best time to make an asparagus dish.

        Reply

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