Thanksgiving Asparagus Casserole Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Thanksgiving Asparagus Casserole Recipe). Asparagus, Cheddar cheese, and slivered almonds combine to create a very elegant side dish for Thanksgiving!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Thanksgiving Asparagus Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 cup shredded sharp New York Cheddar cheese

½ teaspoon salt

1 pinch ground black pepper

2 (14.5 ounce) cans asparagus spears

drained

1 (2.25 ounce) package blanched slivered almonds

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 8x8 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the Cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Line the prepared baking dish with half of the asparagus spears. Pour in half of the cheese sauce top with the remaining asparagus spears then pour on the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the slivered almonds.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the asparagus is hot and the sauce is golden brown on top about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Thanksgiving Asparagus Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 251.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.6g 23%

Carbohydrates: 10.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 19.1g 29%

Saturated Fat: 8.7g 44%

Cholesterol: 38.3mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 1569.6IU 31%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 25.3mg 42%

Folate: 148.4mcg 37%

Calcium: 234.9mg 24%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 56.7mg 20%

Potassium: 389.3mg 11%

Sodium: 762.8mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 171.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.