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Easy Asparagus Casserole

Easy Asparagus Casserole (No Canned Soup)

This cheesy veggie side dish is a delicious way to serve asparagus. It would make a great addition to an Easter spread or any meal when asparagus is in season. 

Prep: 10 minsCook: 20-25 minsTotal: 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings (4 cups) 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. asparagus, cut in 1 ½-2  inch pieces (about 33 ½ cups asparagus)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
  • ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 11 ½ cups)
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour (substitute gluten-free flour* if needed)
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt (not Greek) 
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
  • ⅓ cup crushed crackers (use gluten-free**, if needed; may sub French fried onions)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400℉ degrees.
  2. Place asparagus in a greased 9-inch shallow round or square baking dish. 
  3. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add butter. Once melted and hot, add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes or until soft and translucent.
  4. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Cook for an additional minute or until flour is mixed in. 
  5. Add sour cream and 1 cup of swiss cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously on low heat until the cheese melts.
  6. Top the asparagus evenly with the cheese sauce mixture.
  7. Sprinkle with crushed crackers and the remaining ¼ cup of cheese.
  8. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 min or until bubbly and the top is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
  • Calories: 270
  • Fat: 20 g
  • (Sat Fat: 12 g)
  • Sodium: 322 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 13 g
  • (Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 4 g)
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 59 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Stacie Hassing