Swiss Asparagus Casserole

Swiss Asparagus Casserole is the perfect dish for the spring. Fresh asparagus comes in an abundance, and it tastes so good. This casserole combines Swiss cheese, asparagus, Panko breadcrumbs, to make for a rich casserole. Looking for a dish to bring to a pot luck, this may be the right dish for you.

Photo by Mike Reyonlds

Swiss Asparagus Casserole

Yield: 6 – 8 servings.

Swiss Asparagus Casserole

Author: Recipe was inspired by a Community Cookbook via CopyKat Recipes
Recipe Type: Casserole Recipes, Side Dish Recipes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 8

This casserole combines Swiss cheese, asparagus, Panko breadcrumbs, to make for a rich casserole.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups fresh asparagus, cut diagonally in 1 1/2 inch slices
3/4 cup onion sliced - medium onion
1 tablespoon flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Panko crumbs - cracker crumbs work well too

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat elt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet. Saute asparagus for 2-3 minutes until barely tender. Remove from pan and set aside. In same skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until flour is well blended. Add sour cream and cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until cheese melts. Spoon asparagus into a buttered shallow baking dish. Top with cheese, onion and sour cream mixture. In a small skillet heat the remaining tablespoon of butter, and when it has melted toast the Panko crumbs for about 1 minute. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. If top is not brown, place under broiler for an additional minute or two.

Recipe was inspired by The Joy of Sharing, Garber United Methodist Church, New Bern, NC, and Charlotte L.

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