Asparagus Onion Casserole II |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a wonderful cheesy asparagus side dish. Ingredients:
1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen asparagus, thawed |
1 medium onion, sliced |
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, divided |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 cup half-and-half cream or 1 cup milk |
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed |
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (optional) |
seasoning salt |
pepper |
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (more if desired) |
1 cup soft breadcrumbs |
1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (optional) |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 1-1/2-quart baking dish.
3. in a skillet, saute the fresh asparagus and onions in 1 Tbsp butter until crisp-tender (about 8 minutes, less time for frozen).
4. Transfer to a prepared baking dish.
5. In a saucepan melt 2 Tbsp butter.
6. Whisk in the flour until smooth; gradually add in the half and half cream OR milk, bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
7. Reduce the heat.
8. Add in the cream cheese, 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (if using) salt and pepper; stir until the cheese is melted.
9. Pour over the veggies in the baking dish.
10. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
11. Melt 2 Tbsp butter; toss with the Parmesan cheese (if using) and the bread crumbs.
12. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
13. Bake, uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until heated through.
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