Here’s a rich, classic Asparagus Casserole recipe — creamy, cheesy, and perfect as a side dish for dinner or holidays.
🥘 Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk (whole milk preferred)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping:
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs or crushed buttery crackers
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Blanch the Asparagus
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add asparagus and cook 2–3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Drain and immediately rinse with cold water.
- Spread evenly in prepared baking dish.
3️⃣ Make the Cheese Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in milk (and cream if using).
- Cook until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4️⃣ Assemble
- Pour sauce evenly over asparagus.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and Parmesan.
- Sprinkle topping over casserole.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Broil 2–3 minutes for extra crisp topping if desired.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
💡 Variations
- Add cooked bacon or diced ham for a heartier version.
- Stir in sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For a shortcut, substitute one can of cream of mushroom soup for the homemade sauce.
- For a low-carb version, skip breadcrumbs and top with extra cheese.
If you’d like, I can also give you a holiday-style asparagus gratin, a slow cooker version, or a lighter healthy version.
