Side dishe for 8
Asparagus Parmesan Casserole
Tender asparagus is covered with a creamy Parmesan sauce and baked with a crisp breadcrumb topping.
Typical price
$6.77for 4 servings
$1.69 per serving$6.77 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinterSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.53 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb asparagus
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and trim the asparagus.
- Boil the asparagus in salted water for 4 minutes, then drain it.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the half and half, garlic salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place the asparagus in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, pour the sauce over it, and sprinkle with Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until bubbling and lightly browned.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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