Easy Asparagus Casserole
A gourmet side dish featuring crisp-tender asparagus in a creamy sauce topped with melted Gruyère cheese. Effortlessly elegant for guests but simple for weeknights, this "dump-and-bake" recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect to make ahead!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus 2 bunches
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper more for serving
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried onion
- 1 garlic clove pressed or grated
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¾ cup grated Gruyère cheese
- ¼ tsp chili flakes for serving, optional
- ⅓ cup crumbled cooked bacon for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉/180℃.
- Snap off the ends of the asparagus to remove the woody parts.
- To a bowl, add cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, dried onion, grated garlic, Parmesan and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Place the asparagus on the baking sheet, ensuring that the tips are all facing the same direction. Pack them down to create a fairly flat and even surface. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the arranged asparagus. Spread the mixture evenly, ensuring that the tips of the asparagus remain exposed.
- Sprinkle with grated Gruyère cheese. Garnish with black pepper and chili flakes.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Finish off with crumbled bacon. Enjoy!
Video
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Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 601mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3028IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 5mg
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