Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 bunches of asparagus
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 ounce light cream cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/8 cup Pepper Jack cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

How To Make a Cheesecake Asparagus Casserole

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. – Wash and trim the asparagus, then grease and place a 9×13 baking sheet. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the soft cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, and paprika. , Italian spices, salt and pepper. Stir constantly until the ingredients are well mixed.

Reduce the heat to medium/low and allow the sauce to simmer until the cream has thickened and thickened.Continue stirring until it no longer sticks to the bottom of the pan. It will take a few minutes for the sauce to thicken and thicken. Once thickened, add the Parmesan cheese and pepper jack cheese and continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Pour the cheese sauce over the asparagus in the center of the casserole, avoiding the top of the asparagus. Next, sprinkle mozzarella cheese and crushed red pepper flakes over the cheese sauce.Bake for 15 minutes. If you prefer crispy asparagus, you can shorten the baking time by 2-3 minutes. Remove from oven and add grated bacon on top. Bake for another 3 minutes and enjoy!

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