Ahh, Asparagus Casserole 🥦✨—creamy, cheesy, and perfect as a side dish for any dinner, especially spring or holiday meals. Here’s a classic baked version that’s rich but easy to make.
Creamy Asparagus Casserole
Servings: 4–6
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25–30 min
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs for topping
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare asparagus
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Drain and set aside.
- Mix casserole base
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, garlic powder, black pepper, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Assemble
- Fold asparagus into the mixture.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese.
- Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and topping is golden brown.
- Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Great as a side for chicken, beef, or ham.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Extra creamy: Add 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk to the cheese mixture.
- Make-ahead: Assemble the casserole and refrigerate for a few hours; bake when ready.
- Add flavor: Sprinkle paprika or crispy bacon bits on top.
- Vegetarian twist: Omit mayo and add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers.
I can also give a slow cooker asparagus casserole or a cheesy asparagus and rice casserole version if you want a different style.
Do you want the slow cooker version?
