Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
Cheesy asparagus casserole is a classic Southern side dish perfect for any holiday occasion or Sunday dinner. Tender asparagus gets baked with a creamy cheese sauce and topped with buttery crackers.
Servings: 6
Calories: 532kcal
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 - 2 cups crushed ritz crackers roughly 4 stay fresh sleeves
- 1 stick butter melted (8 tbsp)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 15 oz cans extra long asparagus drained
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups milk
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add the crushed crackers to a small mixing bowl and pour the stick of melted butter over top. Stir to combine, then set aside.1 3/4 - 2 cups crushed ritz crackers, 1 stick butter
- Add the remaining butter to a large skillet set over medium heat. Once melted add the flour and whisk into the butter to form a paste. Cook for 60 seconds to remove the flour taste.4 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp flour
- Pour in half a cup of milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Whisk in the rest of the milk and simmer just until thickened.1 1/2 - 2 cups milk
- Remove the skillet from heat, add the cheese, and stir until the cheese has completely melted and the sauce is smooth.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Spray a 9x13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then spread half the crushed crackers evenly out over the bottom.
- Arrange the asparagus over the cracker crumbs in an even layer. Pour the cheese sauce over the asparagus and spread evenly out overtop using a spatula. Top with the remaining crushed crackers.3 15 oz cans extra long asparagus
- Bake uncovered at 350° for 25-30 minutes, just until the casserole's hot & bubbly and the cracker topping's golden brown & crispy.
- Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don't like canned asparagus, you can substitute fresh asparagus that's been blanched.
- Some versions of this dish including my Grandma's cover the bottom of the baking dish with toast instead of cracker crumbs. You can do that if you want, just use enough toast to cover the entire bottom of the casserole dish.
- You can use crispy french fried onions in place of the Ritz crackers.
Nutrition
Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1215mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2928IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 410mg | Iron: 5mg