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Serving of Asparagus Casserole on a pink plate

Cheesy Baked Asparagus Casserole

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This Asparagus Casserole combines the earthy goodness of asparagus, garlic, shallots, and cream of mushroom soup, with the bold flavor of melty cheddar cheese and tops it with golden panko breadcrumbs for that perfect crunch.
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword Asparagus, Asparagus Casserole, Casseroles, Classic Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Recipes, Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Vegetable Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds asparagus fresh or thawed
  • 2 large shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 22.6 ounces cream of mushroom soup 22.6 oz soup = 1 large family size can
  • 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Prep your vegetables by snapping off the "woody" ends of the asparagus and chopping into bite-size pieces, peeling and dicing your shallot, and peeling and mincing your garlic.
    2 pounds asparagus, 2 large shallots, 4 cloves garlic
    Chopped asparagus, minced garlic, and diced shallots
  • Add the vegetables and soup to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and stir to combine.
    22.6 ounces cream of mushroom soup
    Asparagus, garlic, and shallots tossed in cream of mushroom soup
  • Add a generous layer of cheese on top.
    1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    Casserole dish with asparagus in cream of mushroom soup topped with cheddar cheese
  • Finish with a layer of Panko and black pepper.
    1 ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
    Asparagus casserole topped with Panko breadcrumbs ready for the oven
  • Bake for until the top gets nice and crispy and starts to turn golden brown.
    ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    Crispy Panko asparagus casserole fresh out of the oven

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