Easy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole – Cozy Comfort Food

Easy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for chilly winter nights. After making it dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it creamy and not watery. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner and Creamy Zucchini Noodle Chicken Alfredo Recipe.

What You'll Need for Easy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole – Cozy Comfort Food

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Optional: Crispy bacon bits
• Optional: Diced tomatoes
• Optional: Chopped green onions

How to Make Easy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole – Cozy Comfort Food

1. Prepare Asparagus: Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add asparagus and mix well
3. Add Cheese: Stir in 1.5 cups of shredded cheese until well combined
4. Transfer to Dish: Pour the asparagus mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish
5. Add Topping: Sprinkle breadcrumbs and remaining cheese on top. Drizzle with a little olive oil
6. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly

Storing & Reheating Easy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole – Cozy Comfort Food

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days Make-ahead tip: Prepare the casserole up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake

Freezing Easy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole – Cozy Comfort Food

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-20 minutes Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
• Best substitution: Substitute cream of mushroom soup with a homemade cream sauce made from butter, flour, and milk
• Make-ahead: Prepare the casserole up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled depending on the size of your family
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole is too watery, cook it uncovered for the last 10 minutes to evaporate excess liquid

Easy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole – Cozy Comfort Food

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

25-30 mins

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Total

35-40 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup breadcrumbs

Seasonings

• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder

Optional Toppings

• Crispy bacon bits
• Diced tomatoes
• Chopped green onions

Instructions

1. Prepare Asparagus: Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add asparagus and mix well
3. Add Cheese: Stir in 1.5 cups of shredded cheese until well combined
4. Transfer to Dish: Pour the asparagus mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish
5. Add Topping: Sprinkle breadcrumbs and remaining cheese on top. Drizzle with a little olive oil
6. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
• Best substitution: Substitute cream of mushroom soup with a homemade cream sauce made from butter, flour, and milk
• Make-ahead: Prepare the casserole up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled depending on the size of your family
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole is too watery, cook it uncovered for the last 10 minutes to evaporate excess liquid

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-20 minutes
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through
• Make ahead: Prepare the casserole up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 12g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole – Cozy Comfort Food and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!