“Hug Your Soul” Asparagus Casserole

Name: “Hug Your Soul” Asparagus Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt; 2/3 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In ‘The Complete Southern Cookbook’ by Tammy Allgood"

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 10

ingredients

3 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¹⁄₂ cups milk
³⁄₄ cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
¹⁄₄ teaspoon seasoning salt
²⁄₃ cup soft breadcrumbs
¹⁄₄ teaspoon paprika

directions

Place a large saucepan of water over med-high heat and bring to a boil.
Add the asparagus and cook 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Drain the asparagus and arrange evenly in the prepared dish; set aside.
Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in the same saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
Gradually add the milk; whisk constantly until thick and bubbly, about 4 minutes.
Stir in ½ cup of the cheese and the salt.
Blend well.
Pour over the asparagus and set aside.
Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and combine with the remaining ¼ cup of cheese, the breadcrumbs, and paprika.
Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve warm.