This delicious cheesy asparagus casserole is a great side to any holiday meal. Baked in a garlic cream cheese sauce with melted cheese on top this side dish is simply delicious.

Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

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Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
Can you refrigerate cooked asparagus?
How long can I store fresh asparagus?
Is there a way to make my fresh asparagus stay fresh longer?
Tips and tricks for making this asparagus side dish…

Can you refrigerate cooked asparagus?

You can refrigerate cooked asparagus, covered for 3-4 days – however, cooked asparagus is best eaten within the first couple of days before it gets too soft

How long can I store fresh asparagus?

You can typically store fresh asparagus for 5-7 days. If it gets slimy then it is going bad

Is there a way to make my fresh asparagus stay fresh longer?

You can wrap fresh asparagus tightly in foil to help preserve it for a little longer

Tips and tricks for making this asparagus side dish…

For a crunchy top, you can sprinkle panko bread crumbs or fried onion bits over the cheese before baking
For golden cheese topping – broil for 2 minutes after the casserole has cooked
You can double this recipe for a bigger serving

Are you ready to make this Asparagus Casserole? Let’s make sure that you have everything you need…

16 oz. of fresh asparagus
4 oz. of cream cheese
1/4 cup of chicken broth
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. of onion powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup of shredded cheese – like mild cheddar
1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese

Asparagus Casserole

Easy asparagus and cheese side dish

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 139cal

Author: Melissa

Ingredients

16 oz. fresh asparagus
4 oz. cream cheese
¼ cup chicken broth
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
¼ tsp. salt
½ cup shredded cheddar
¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325
Rinse and snap the asparagus (take a handful of asparagus, hold them by both ends, and bend – they will snap apart – discard the bottom portion, and use the top)
In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth and cream cheese
mix the garlic, onion, and salt into the broth mixture
Grease a casserole dish
Place the asparagus into the dish
pour the broth mixture over the asparagus
sprinkle cheese over the broth mixture
place aluminum foil over the dish
Bake for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake another 10 minutes

Notes

For a crunchy top, you can sprinkle panko bread crumbs or fried onion bits over the cheese before baking

For golden cheese topping – broil for 2 minutes after casserole has cooked

You can double this recipe for a bigger serving

nutrition facts are only an estimate

Nutrition

Adapted from Our Favorite Recipes

~Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com

Cheesy Asparagus Casserole