Asparagus Casserole
Asparagus Casserole layers tender spears with a Havarti-infused sauce brightened by lemon zest, then finishes with a buttery cracker and almond topping for crunch. The contrast of creamy, cheesy richness and toasty, nutty crumbs makes it a standout side for spring dinners, holidays, or any roast-centric gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Asparagus Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 88 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Trim the asparagus to fit crosswise in the baking dish and arrange it in an even layer in the dish. Set aside.
- 3
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly to incorporate thoroughly, until it smells slightly nutty, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Whisk in the half and half and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the heat and whisk in the Havarti cheese, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- 7
Pour the sauce evenly over the center of the asparagus in the dish, leaving the tips and ends exposed. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- 8
Meanwhile, place the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH until just melted, about 30 seconds. Add the crackers, almonds, dill, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss to coat the mixture evenly in the melted butter.
- 9
After the asparagus has baked for 10 minutes, sprinkle the cracker mixture over the center of the asparagus.
- 10
Return to the oven and bake until the asparagus is just tender and the cracker mixture is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
- Calories 449.8 kcal High 22%
- Protein 13.97 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 26.63 g 10%
- Total Fat 32.82 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 15.53 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.83 mg High 21%
- Sodium 325.58 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 5.06 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 8.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 332.76 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 4.4 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 405.94 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 168.8 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 9.01 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Asparagus Casserole is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Asparagus, Butter Cracker, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 449.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asparagus Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Asparagus, Butter Cracker, Cooking Spray, Fresh Dill. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Asparagus Casserole?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 449.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asparagus Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Asparagus Casserole healthy?
- Asparagus Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 449.8 calories and 13.97 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 325.58 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.53 g (78% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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