Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 ounce soft cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Arrange the trimmed asparagus spears in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the soft cream cheese and stir until it begins to melt and combine with the butter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually whisk in the heavy whipping cream until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Pour the cream sauce evenly over the asparagus in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce and asparagus. Then, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and dried Italian herbs.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbly, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped thyme.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
For the Casserole
- 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 ounce soft cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Arrange the trimmed asparagus spears in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the soft cream cheese and stir until it begins to melt and combine with the butter.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually whisk in the heavy whipping cream until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Pour the cream sauce evenly over the asparagus in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce and asparagus. Then, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and dried Italian herbs.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbly, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped thyme.
⏱️ 3 min