🥦🧀 Creamy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
Rich, bubbly, and comforting — perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp flour
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1½ cups milk
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup crushed Ritz crackers (or breadcrumbs)
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2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease casserole dish.
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Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2–3 minutes. Drain.
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In saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute.
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Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Simmer until thick.
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Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper.
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Remove from heat and mix in cheeses and sour cream.
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Fold asparagus into sauce.
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Transfer to baking dish.
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Mix crackers with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
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Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Tips
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Use Gruyère for a gourmet upgrade.
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Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.
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For crunch: top with fried onions instead of crackers.
