Here’s the full recipe for this creamy, cheesy Baked Asparagus Casserole:
🥦 Cheesy Baked Asparagus Casserole
📝 Ingredients
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1½ lbs fresh asparagus (trimmed)
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1½ cups whole milk (warm)
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
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Fresh thyme (optional garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the asparagus
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Trim woody ends from asparagus.
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Lightly blanch in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain well.
2️⃣ Make the cream sauce
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute (don’t brown).
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Slowly whisk in warm milk and cream.
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Simmer until thickened (3–5 minutes).
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Stir in half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan.
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Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3️⃣ Assemble
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Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a greased baking dish.
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Arrange asparagus in a single layer.
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Pour remaining sauce evenly over top.
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Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over everything.
4️⃣ Bake
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Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
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For extra browning, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
5️⃣ Serve
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Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
⭐ Optional Add-Ins
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Crispy bacon bits
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Gruyère instead of mozzarella
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A squeeze of fresh lemon before serving
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Red pepper flakes for heat
If you’d like, I can also give you a low-carb keto version or a make-ahead holiday version 😊