Indulge in the culinary delight of Cheesy Asparagus, a delectable dish that combines the tender crunch of asparagus with the rich, gooey goodness of melted cheese. This versatile recipe offers three variations to tantalize your taste buds: a classic Cheesy Asparagus, a zesty Lemon-Herb Cheesy Asparagus, and a smoky Bacon-Wrapped Cheesy Asparagus. Each variation brings a unique flavor profile that will leave you craving for more. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the classic, the tangy brightness of lemon and herbs, or the savory indulgence of bacon, these recipes guarantee a satisfying and flavorful experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of asparagus and cheese.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESY ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE
MY SISTER created this recipe and shared it with me. I always serve it on special holidays, particularly Easter. My husband says he hates asparagus, but he loves this casserole. He doesn't know he's eating his "enemy vegetable"! -Joyce Allison, Millsap, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. , In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add salt and pepper. , Preheat oven to 350°. In an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer half of the asparagus. Cover with half of the eggs, cheese and sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with potato chips. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CHEESY HAM AND ASPARAGUS BAKE
Even if you think you don't like asparagus you have to try this. It is a wonderfully easy quiche-like casserole to throw together for breakfast. This can be prepared the night before, covered, and put in the refrigerator overnight. Just be sure to allow extra cook time.
Provided by bettina
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Mix the ham, onion, red bell peppers, and asparagus in the prepared baking dish. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, flour, Parmesan, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Pour over the ham mixture.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Continue baking 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 148.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 535.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS
What a delicious asparagus recipe! Two different types of cheese and house seasoning make the asparagus cheesy and full of flavor. The asparagus cooks up perfectly tender. This side dish is simple to make and perfect if you're watching carbs.
Provided by Janet Crow
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Line a baking sheet with some tinfoil. Place the asparagus on the baking sheet and drizzle with the melted butter.
- 2. Sprinkle the house seasoning and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- 3. Place in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.
- 4. Remove and top with the mozzarella cheese and a little sprinkling of Italian seasoning over the top.
- 5. Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese and let it begin to brown.
CHEESY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Steps:
- Prepare asparagus according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly., Pour half the milk mixture into a blender; add half the asparagus. Cover and process until very smooth; return soup to the saucepan. Repeat with the remaining milk mixture and asparagus. Stir in the cheese, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). If desired, top with roasted asparagus tips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CHEESY ASPARAGUS TART
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the leeks, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Unroll the two pie crusts and lay on a sheet pan so that the pieces overlap slightly. Trim the edges of the pastry where it rides up the sides of the sheet pan and press these trimmings into the bare areas so that you are left with a 10-by-16-inch pastry rectangle.
- Sprinkle over the fontina, leaving a 1-inch border, then top with the leeks. Dollop on the ricotta. Scatter the thyme and asparagus pieces over the ricotta and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold the uncovered pastry edge inwards to make a 1/2-inch border all the way around the tart, in the style of a galette.
- Whisk the egg with a splash of water in a small bowl. Brush it all around the pastry edge.
- Bake the tart until it is a deep golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. (If the crust is browning too fast, reduce the heat to 425 degrees F.)
- Remove the tart from the oven, then allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve.
CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS
These asparagus spears are easy and quick to make. You will have no trouble at all getting your kids to eat their veggies with these cheesy, melty asparagus spears. Adults love them too!
Provided by Yoly
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread out asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil, fresh garlic, and cracked peppercorns. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Spread Gouda cheese down the center of the asparagus spears and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with pink Himalayan salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 451.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
RICH AND CHEESY HAM AND ASPARAGUS NOODLE CASSEROLE
Whipped this up yesterday and it turned out so good I thought I'd share! A great way to use up that leftover Christmas or Easter ham lurking in the freezer! Easy to make, and sinfully delicious if I do say so myself! Enjoy! :)
Provided by Wildflour
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix together well the first 4 ingredients.
- Gently fold in rest of ingredients except noodles and potato chips.
- Cook noodles 1 minute less than shortest time on directions. *I cooked mine for 6 minutes.
- Fold in noodles.
- Pour/spoon into lightly greased 13x9 baking dish.
- Top with crushed potato chips.
- Bake in 350 oven for 35 minutes til bubbly!
- *Do not precook asparagus.
- **Can sub a 10 oz. box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained, for the asparagus if preferred.
CHEESY ASPARAGUS PASTA
What better way to enjoy spring's bounty than with a dish packed with asparagus? This gourmet take on mac and cheese will have the whole family excited about in-season fare.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heating element. Brush 4 small (8-ounce capacity) gratin dishes with butter. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook according to package directions 1 minute less than al dente. Add asparagus and cook 1 minute more; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat milk in a medium pot over medium-high until just simmering. Add cream cheese; whisk until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup each cheddar and Gruyere; add remaining cheeses and butter to pot and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and asparagus; stir to coat. Divide mixture among prepared dishes; sprinkle with reserved cheeses.
- Broil, rotating dishes once, until pasta is crisp and browned in places, 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
CHEESY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS
I was a cook at an elementary school where we had to use certain foods. But at home I got to experiment! My husband was-and still is-a tolerant taste tester.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter for 5-6 minutes or until juices run clear. Stir in mushrooms, onions and garlic; saute for 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cut cream cheese into cubes and stir into chicken mixture until melted. Add thyme, salt, pepper, soup and milk; stir to combine. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Prepared asparagus or broccoli according to package directions; drain and stir into chicken mixture. Serve over rice if desired.
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CHEESY ASPARAGUS AND POTATO SOUP
A wonderful warm and cozy soup for crisp fall nights and cold winter days... My daughter often requests this soup...I had lost the recipe until a member here asked me about it, since I had commented on it, in a group. So I started a mission to find it and I did!!! My daughter will be so happy to have it back! I do often add...
Provided by Wendy Rusch
Categories Cream Soups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a large saucepan cook onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add butter, when melted add garlic, salt and pepper, sprinkle flour over onion and stir to coat. Cooking a minute or two. Then whisk in broth and milk, add asparagus and potatoes. Cook and stir until bubbly, reduce heat, simmer covered 10-12 minutes or just until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.
- 2. Remove from heat, add cheese and cream, stir until melted and well blended.
- 3. Makes 4-6 servings
- 4. *top with crumbled bacon if desired *Broccoli may be substituted for asparagus *adding chopped mushrooms when you add the onions is great!
CHEESY ASPARAGUS SOUP
This is one of our favorites. It's quick to make and freezes well. Add cooked asparagus tips as garnish.
Provided by folsomfats
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 53m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain asparagus, reserving the stock. Set a few asparagus tips aside for garnish.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
- Stir flour into onion mixture until combined, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups chicken stock; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes more. Add cooked asparagus stalks and remaining reserved asparagus-chicken stock; bring soup to a boil.
- Heat half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add warmed half-and-half to soup, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Return pureed soup to stockpot. Add American cheese and stir until melted; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with asparagus tips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 1760.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESY ONION TOPPING
I never liked asparagus growing up until I tried this baked asparagus recipe that my aunt made. Now I eat it almost every week. Highly recommend this recipe for kids who are fussy about eating asparagus or vegetables. If you like asparagus, you will love this! Super easy to make.
Provided by corvettecruzer
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Snip the white ends off of the asparagus so that all of the stalks are roughly the same length. Lay the stalks on a baking sheet so that they are all touching.
- Drizzle asparagus stalks with olive oil. Shake the onion soup mix packet to mix up any settled ingredients; sprinkle over asparagus.
- Bake in the preheated oven until softened and lightly browned, 25 to 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the asparagus. Continue baking until cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 311.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CHEESY ASPARAGUS SOUP
Asparagus lovers will be delighted with this soup. It starts with lots of cooked fresh asparagus to which I add asparagus soup.-Patricia Lockard, Rockford, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large kettle, cook asparagus and onion in a small amount of water until tender. Drain liquid. Add all remaining ingredients; heat over medium until the cheese is melted and the soup is hot.
Nutrition Facts :
CHEESY ASPARAGUS BEEF ROLL-UPS
These are AWESOME! And a great way to get your kids to eat asparagus without them knowing!!
Provided by vanessayork
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the asparagus, 3 minced cloves of garlic, red onion, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, chicken broth, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning blend, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and simmer until the asparagus is tender, stirring once, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Season both sides of the steaks with the remaining 2 teaspoons garlic salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning blend. Spread the Dijon mustard evenly on one side of each steak, then top with the remaining 2 minced cloves of garlic. Divide the sauerkraut evenly over the steaks, then arrange 3 to 4 pieces of asparagus on top. Spread 3 torn slices American cheese over the asparagus, then spoon about 3 tablespoonfuls of the cream of mushroom soup on top. Roll each steak up like a jelly roll and place in a casserole dish. Distribute the remaining asparagus spears around the rolled steaks.
- Place the remaining cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and 1 slice American cheese into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Pour the soup mixture over the steaks and asparagus. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the meat is beginning to firm, and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1941.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by BobN
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the asparagus on the baking sheet and drizzle with the melted butter. Sprinkle the house seasoning and parmesan cheese over the top. Place in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes. Remove and top with the mozzarella cheese and a little sprinkling of Italian seasoning over the top. Return to the oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes to melt the cheese and let it begin to brown.
CHEESY ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE
This is a great recipe for fresh asparagus. Very simple and kids as well as adults love it. The buttered bread on top gives it just enough crunch, and the cheese it what makes the kids ask for seconds.
Provided by NICOLELARAE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 38m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 1/2 inch water to a boil in a saucepan. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Spread a thin layer of butter onto each bread slice. Cut bread into cubes.
- Stir cream of mushroom soup, processed cheese food, and 2/3 of buttered bread cubes together in a bowl; stir in asparagus. Transfer asparagus mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with remaining bread cubes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bread is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 331.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CHEESY ASPARAGUS BITES
When I managed a cafeteria, I would cook up different snacks for the staff. These tiny squares with big asparagus flavor never lasted long and prompted lots of recipe requests. -Lois McAtee, Oceanside, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Combine cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the onion mixture and eggs. , Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain well. , Stir into cheese mixture. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes. Cut into small squares; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHEESY ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE
If you like asparagus you'll love this. If you don't usually eat it you will now. Even the kids like this.
Provided by old12775
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Hard boil the eggs.
- Cut asparagus into bite size pieces and parboil.
- Line a 2.5 litre casserole dish with asparagus, then sliced or chopped eggs.
- Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a nonstick saucepan.
- Add enough flour to make a thick paste.
- Add milk in stages, stirring constantly until all is thick and smooth.
- Add grated cheddar and stir until melted.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the asparagus and eggs.
- Melt 2 Tbsp butter in saucepan (use the same one, no need to wash it) and add the cornflakes.
- Mix until all are coated with butter.
- Sprinkle cornflakes over all and bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 350°F.
- Or you can put it in the microwave for about 5 minutes.
CHEESY ASPARAGUS AND HAM
Make and share this Cheesy Asparagus And Ham recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 28m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large skillet, melt butter, stir in flour, cook 1 minute.
- Slowly stir in milk, cook until bubbly.
- Add cheese, salt and pepper, mix well.
- Remove from heat.
- Put 3 pieces asparagus on each ham slice.
- Roll up and place in 13x9 baking pan.
- Cover with the cheese sauce.
- Sprinkle with crumbs.
- Bake at 375* for 20 minutes.
CHEESY ASPARAGUS
My mom made this for every holiday dinner when I was growing up. It's a thick, rich side dish perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
Provided by AltoRose
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Drain liquid from canned asparagus into a liquid measuring cup and add enough cream to equal 3 cups of liquid.
- Place drained asparagus in a casserole dish.
- Melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and a dash of salt and pepper, allow to cook for 2 minutes.
- Add cream mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until sauce is thickened and bubbly.
- Turn heat to low; add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
- Pour cheese sauce over the asparagus and heat in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.6, Fat 54, SaturatedFat 33.7, Cholesterol 176.9, Sodium 311.4, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 15.7
Tips:
- Choose the Right Asparagus: Select asparagus spears of uniform thickness and vibrant green color for optimal quality. Avoid spears that appear limp, woody, or have brown or yellow tips.
- Properly Prepare the Asparagus: Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears, about 1 inch from the bottom. You can snap off the tough ends, or use a sharp knife to make clean cuts. Peel the lower third of each spear to remove any fibrous outer layer.
- Control the Cooking Time: Asparagus spears cook quickly, so be vigilant to prevent overcooking. Overcooked asparagus loses its vibrant color and crisp texture, becoming limp and mushy. Aim for a tender-crisp texture, where the spears still have a slight bite to them.
- Experiment with Sauces and Toppings: The cheesy sauce in this recipe is just one of many delicious ways to enjoy asparagus. Try drizzling the cooked spears with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper for a simple yet flavorful option. You can also top them with grated Parmesan cheese, toasted almonds, crumbled bacon, or a squeeze of lemon juice to add extra layers of flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
This cheesy asparagus recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it an excellent side dish or appetizer. The asparagus spears are tender-crisp, coated in a rich and creamy cheese sauce. The addition of garlic, Dijon mustard, and paprika adds depth of flavor, while the breadcrumb topping provides a satisfying crunch. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, this cheesy asparagus recipe is sure to impress.
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