asparagus cassarole

(1 RATING)
45 Pinches
Sparta, MI
Updated on Apr 8, 2013

Asparagus is my favorite vegetable and this time I put one of my favorite ingredients with it, (cream cheese). It is so yummy.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup bread crumbs

How To Make asparagus cassarole

  • Step 1
    Cut asparagus into 1-2 inch pieces. In skillet, sauté asparagus and onion in 1 Tablespoon of butter until tender/crisp. Transfer to a 1 1/2 qt. baking dish.
  • Step 2
    In saucepan, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter, add flour and stir until smooth; add milk and cook until thickened and smooth; add cream cheese, salt and pepper. When cream cheese is melted, pour mixture over asparagus and onions.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Melt remaining butter and toss with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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