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Cheesy Asparagus Casserole Delights Your Taste Buds!

A delicious and creamy Cheesy Asparagus Casserole that combines fresh asparagus, rice, and a blend of cheeses, topped with a crunchy cracker crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup crushed buttery crackers like Ritz
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the asparagus pieces for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add the blanched asparagus to the mixture and stir gently to coat the asparagus evenly.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers with the melted butter, mixing until the crackers are evenly coated. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use low-fat cheese.
  • For added flavor, mix in some cooked bacon or diced ham before baking.

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