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Asparagus Casserole

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter (½ stick)
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus
  • 8 oz mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 6 oz package fried onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Trim the ends of the asparagus and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the asparagus, mushrooms, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add flour to the vegetable mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly pour in the milk and continue cooking until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and mix in mayo, sour cream, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and ½ cup of the fried onions.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Top with remaining fried onions.
  • Bake for 33-35 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve warm.

Notes

Recipe adapted from SpicySouthernKitchen.com. Perfect as a holiday or springtime side.
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