Asparagus Onion Casserole

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"If my memory serves me right, this recipe comes from a Taste of Home cookbook. If you are a asparagus lover, then this recipe is for you. Great as a side dish for a special dinner."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces or (10 ounce) packages asparagus, cuts thawed
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 3⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup soft breadcrumbs

directions

1. In a skillet, saute asparagus and onions in 1T.
2. butter, until crisp-tender.
3. Transfer to a 1-1/2 qt.
4. greased baking dish.
5. In a saucepan, melt 2T.
6. butter.
7. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk.
8. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 mins.
9. ,or until thickened, reduce heat.
10. Add cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
11. Pour over the veggies.
12. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
13. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs.
14. Sprinkle over casserole.
15. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees, for 35-40 minutes, or until heated through.

Reviews

[MeGz6639]

This recipe is delicious! I just used two pounds of fresh asparagus and one onion because that is what I had. I also added a few splashes of white wine to the cream cheese sauce at the end. It made it a little bit more elegant.