Description

This easy and cheesy asparagus casserole features tender asparagus spears layered with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, baked to perfection, and topped with smooth hollandaise sauce and fresh chives. A delightful side dish that’s both flavorful and elegant, perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

2 lb Asparagus (trimmed)
4 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tbsp Chives (chopped)

Cheese

1 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Other Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive oil
1/4 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
3/4 cup Hollandaise sauce

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Prepare Asparagus: In a large bowl, combine the trimmed asparagus, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat all the asparagus pieces.
Layer Ingredients: In a small baking dish suitable for asparagus spears, layer one-third of the asparagus evenly, then sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over it. Repeat this process two more times to create three layers of asparagus and cheese.
Bake Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Prepare Hollandaise Sauce: While the casserole bakes, prepare your hollandaise sauce according to your preferred recipe or use a prepared version.
Finish and Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven, drizzle the hollandaise sauce generously over the top, and sprinkle with chopped chives for a fresh, flavorful finish.

Notes

You can trim the asparagus by snapping off the woody ends before cooking.
For a richer flavor, use freshly grated cheeses rather than pre-shredded.
Hollandaise sauce can be made from scratch or purchased pre-made for convenience.
Adjust baking time slightly if you prefer your asparagus more crisp or tender.
To make it vegetarian, ensure the hollandaise sauce does not contain any non-vegetarian ingredients like anchovies.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: asparagus casserole, cheesy asparagus bake, easy asparagus recipe, hollandaise asparagus casserole, vegetable side dish