Side dishe for 8

Asparagus Parmesan Casserole

Name: Asparagus Parmesan Casserole
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
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

$6.79for 430 minServes 8

Tender asparagus is covered with a creamy Parmesan sauce and baked with a crisp breadcrumb topping.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Asparagus, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Heavy cream, 17 oz$0.22/oz typical	17 oz	$3.65Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Parmesan, 3.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	3.5 oz	$1.93Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.57

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.70 per serving$6.79 for 4

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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.