Asparagus-Parmesan Bake
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 3 lbs fresh asparagus (tough ends snapped off)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- seasoning salt (or use white salt)
- black pepper
- 1 1⁄2 cups soft breadcrumbs
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
directions
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Place the fresh asparagus in a pot of water; bring to a boil, and boil for about 3-4 minutes, plunge into ice water or very cold water then drain well.
- Arrange the asparagus into the bottom of prepared baking dish.
- In a saucepan melt butter oven medium heat; whisk in flour and cayenne until smooth, whisking constantly for 1 minute;.
- Slowly add in half and half, whisking and cooking until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Add in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper; pour the cheese sauce evenly over the asparagus in the dish.
- In a bowl stir the soft breadcrumbs with melted butter, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and paprika; toss to combine, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes.
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