Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt and pepper
  • 15 Ritz crackers or similar, crushed

Instruction

  • Place the asparagus, mayo, and cheese together in a large bowl.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add the onion with a drizzle of oil. Saute the onion for about 5 minutes until soft and slightly browned. Sprinkle the garlic and flour all over the onion mixture. Stir to create a roux and let the flour cook for a minute or two.
  • Very slowly pour the milk into the skillet, stirring as you go to incorporate the milk into the flour mixture. Let the milk sauce come to a bubble. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • When the milk sauce is slightly thick, pour it into the bowl with the asparagus and other ingredients. Stir to mix everything together, and pour the mixture into a baking dish, 9x13 or similar. Sprinkle the crushed crackers over the casserole.
  • Bake the asparagus casserole at 375F for 40-50 minutes or until the asparagus is just tender and the cheese is bubbly. Broil the top for one minute if you'd like to brown the crackers.
  • Serve. Eat. Enjoy!