Casseroles, Vegetables

Asparagus Onion Casserole

  • 1 pounds Asparagus, fresh
  • 1 medium Onion, sliced
  • 5 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Flour, all-purpose
  • 1 cups Milk
  • 1 3oz package Cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, mild, shredded
  • 1 cups Bread crumbs, fresh

    • Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces. In a skillet, saute the asparagus and onion in 1tbsp. butter until crisp/tender. Transfer to ungreased 1 1/2 qt baking dish. In saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter, add flour and stir until smoot.Add milk and cook until thickened and smooth. Add cream cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered at 350º for 35-40 minutes or until heatedthrough.

    serves 4-6

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Maureen Randall of Plymouth, MA. 

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