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Baked asparagus casserole in a white dish, topped with golden Ritz cracker crumbs and melted cheese

Easy Baked Asparagus Casserole

This baked asparagus casserole is a time-saving, creamy dish topped with a golden cracker crust, perfect for both weeknight dinners and holiday feasts!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted Topping
  • 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers Topping
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Topping

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grab a 13x9-inch baking dish and arrange the trimmed asparagus in an even layer.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in the half-and-half. Keep stirring as the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  4. Pour the creamy Parmesan sauce evenly over the asparagus.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, crushed Ritz crackers, and additional Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture on top of the sauce-covered asparagus.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the asparagus is fork-tender and the topping is golden brown.

Notes

Pro tip: In a pinch, frozen asparagus works too. Just let it thaw and drain it well before using to avoid excess moisture.