We love roasted asparagus and asparagus recipes in general like our popular baked asparagus with parmesan or this Shrimp Scampi Pasta.
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Asparagus Casserole Recipe:
Spring is in the air which means asparagus is plentiful in grocery stores! Read on to learn how to select the best quality fresh asparagus for this casserole. This is a holiday worthy asparagus casserole (think Easter!) and comes together quickly. Watch everyone’s eyes light up when they see you pull this beauty out of the oven. This asparagus bake is irresistibly good served with creamy mashed potatoes and beef tenderloin or prime rib.
Is Asparagus Better Thick or Thin?
Thin Asparagus generally come from a younger asparagus crown (root bed). Skinny asparagus cooks faster so it’s a great option for stir frying. Thick asparagus comes from an older asparagus crown. Since it takes longer to cook, it tends to be better for high heat cooking (broiling and roasting). Ultimately, size is not important. Both thin and thick asparagus will work in this recipe. They taste the same and are equally sweet and tender. Be sure to adjust the timing as skinny asparagus will bake faster and big asparagus spears will take longer to reach desired tenderness.
How to Select Asparagus:
Size doesn’t matter when it comes to selecting asparagus, but freshness is importance. The signs of freshly pickled asparagus are:
Tops that are tightly closed (not open or fraying) Bottoms that look moist and plump (not too dry or shriveled)
How to Trim Asparagus:
There are several methods for trimming asparagus. You can either peel the ends with a potato peeler or snap off the ends. For two pounds of asparagus, the easiest way (our preferred method), is to snap off the ends. Hold the bottom third of the spear with both hands and bend. It will naturally snap where the fibrous portion ends and the tender part begins.
Is Asparagus Healthy to Eat?
Asparagus is impressively good for you! It is known for its high folic acid, potassium, fiber, thiamine, B Vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K content. Adding to the list of asparagus health benefits, it also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.*
How to Make Asparagus Casserole:
Our Best Asparagus Recipes:
One Pan Salmon and Asparagus – easy, excellent dinner! Chicken Pesto Pasta – made perfect with asparagus Chicken Madeira with Asparagus – Cheesecake Factory copycat Sausage Asparagus Quiche – great for breakfast or brunch
Watch Natasha Make this Asparagus Casserole:
This really is such an easy recipe! I hope this asparagus casserole becomes a new favorite for you. If you enjoy our recipes, please and click the bell icon to get notifications when we post a new video. THANK YOU for subscribing – it really means so much to us. Our channel is almost at half a million and it’s growing so fast! *Asparagus Nutrition and health benefits sourced from draxe.com
