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Asparagus Casserole Recipe

Sourabh Gupta
One of the most quintessential vegetables, asparagus can be prepared in various delectable preparations. Here are some asparagus casserole recipes to make a mouth-watering dinner for your family and friends.
Asparagus is a nutritious plant, that needs to be washed well before cooking. It is fat free, cholesterol free, and low in sodium. This makes it one of the most healthy natural foods. Recipes using this ingredient display different flavors according to the preparation.

Baked Asparagus

This is an easy asparagus casserole recipe, which takes just about 15 minutes to prepare. It is a light dish that can be complemented with beef, pork, or chicken. It is made from fresh asparagus, butter, salt, pepper, and is garnished with lemon.
Ingredients
  • Asparagus, 15 - 20 spears
  • Butter, 2 ounces
  • Water, 2 tablespoons
  • Sliced lemon, 1
  • Cracked pepper, 1 teaspoon
  • Sea salt, to taste (coarse, ground)
Preparation

1. Wash the asparagus spears properly and cut the ends diagonally at the point where they break easily.
2. With the help of a potato peeler, peel just the bottom of the stalks.
3. In a baking pan, place them in a layer. Add a little water, butter, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover the pan tightly with an aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Remove the foil and serve immediately.
6. Dress the servings with sliced lemon.

Scalloped Asparagus

This recipe is made from asparagus, eggs, milk, cheese, and buttered bread crumbs. It has a creamy sauce when it's finished with the baking. The preparation is basically light and hence, best served for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
  • Asparagus, 1½ pounds
  • Milk, 2 cups
  • Eggs, 5 (hard-boiled, diced)
  • Flour, 6 tablespoons
  • Butter, 6 tablespoons
  • Cheese, ¾ cup (diced)
  • Bread crumbs, ½ cup (buttered)
  • Onion, 2 tablespoons (minced)
  • Pepper, ½ teaspoon
Preparation

1. Cook the asparagus until it turns soft and crisp, and drain them.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour and seasonings and stir until smooth.
3. While cooking, add milk and keep stirring until the mixture is smooth.
4. When the mixture is smooth, stop heating and stir in the cheese, onion, and bread crumbs.
5. Combine the asparagus, sauce, and eggs in a 1½ quart casserole dish.
6. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for half an hour.

Fresh Asparagus and Chicken Recipe

This is a heavy recipe compared to the ones mentioned earlier. It's best cooked when the asparagus comes fresh in spring.
Ingredients
  • Egg noodles, 1 packet
  • Asparagus, ½ pound
  • Sour cream, 1½ cups
  • Chicken meat, 1 cup (chopped, cooked)
  • Chicken stock, 1 cup
  • Onion, 1 chopped
  • Red bell pepper, 1 (chopped)
  • Celery, 2 stalks
  • Olive oil, 1⅓ tablespoons
  • Oregano, ½ teaspoon (dried)
Preparation

1. Grease the 1½ quart casserole dish. Also, preheat the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit.
2. Cook noodles in large pot of boiling water until they turn soft and drain them with cold water.
3. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook onions for over 4 to 5 minutes and stir continuously.
4. Add chicken stock, red bell pepper, and celery. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the oregano and sour cream.
5. On this preparation, spread half of the chicken meat and arrange the asparagus over it. Spread the cooked noodles over it. Top it with the remaining chicken and finally add Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake this in a preheated oven until lightly brown.
This dish can be had as a part of brunch or dinner.
Due to its many nutritional advantages, asparagus is popular and prepared in various ways. The asparagus casserole recipes described here are a few of the most popular and healthy ones that are easy to prepare. Try them and they will surely delight your taste buds!