Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

Cheesy asparagus is topped with a bacon & cheese sauce for a perfect side dish to any holiday gathering.

Serves: 8Prep: 15 minutesCook: 30 minutesTotal: 45 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 4 strips bacon, cut into ½” pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1⁄2 cups milk
  • 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch mixed with ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 cup gruyere, shredded and divided
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9”x13” casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Leave bacon grease in the pan.
  • Add garlic to the skillet and cook about 1 minute. Add milk and cream, cook about 5 minutes, until warmed. Stir in arrowroot slurry and stir until thickened. Slowly add ½ cup cheddar cheese and ½ cup gruyere cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place asparagus in prepared dish. Spread cheese sauce over asparagus and top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese and ½ cup gruyere cheese. Sprinkle with bacon pieces.
  • Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and bake 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Serve and refrigerate leftovers.