Description
This Bacon-Free Cheesy Asparagus Casserole is a light, creamy dish that celebrates fresh asparagus without the heaviness of traditional casseroles. It combines whole food ingredients to deliver a comforting, cheesy experience while being healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs Fresh Asparagus
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 medium Yellow Onio
3 cloves Garlic
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Vegetable Broth
1 cup Milk
2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
0.5 cup Shredded Gruyère Cheese
1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish
- Trim and cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces and blanch briefly, then cool in an ice bath
- Sauté onion in olive oil, add garlic, then sprinkle flour and create a roux
- Gradually whisk in broth and milk, bring to a simmer and thicken, then add cheeses and seaso
- Fold in asparagus, pour into a baking dish, and top with breadcrumbs and cheese
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brow
- Let rest before serving, garnish with parsley
Notes
Use fresh asparagus for best results.
Nutritional yeast adds cheesy flavor, especially in vegan versions.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg