Asparagus and Crab Casserole Recipe

Name: Asparagus and Crab Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 2/3 cups whole milk; 1 ounce Cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 cup); 1 ounce Swiss cheese, grated (1/4 cup); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 24 fresh asparagus spears; 1 pound lump crab meat; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (4 ounces)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups whole milk
1 ounce Cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1 ounce Swiss cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 fresh asparagus spears
1 pound lump crab meat
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (4 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Melt the butter in a saucepan set over medium heat.
3
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
4
Gradually add the milk and stir until thick and smooth, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, and stir until melted.
6
Add the salt and pepper.
7
Set aside.
8
Hold an asparagus spear with both hands, about 2 inches from the ends.
9
Gently bend the asparagus until it snaps.
10
It will break at the point where the stem gets too tough to be enjoyable; discard the stem.
11
Repeat for all your asparagus.
12
Cook the asparagus in boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
13
Drain.
14
Place the asparagus in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
15
Scatter the crab meat over the asparagus, then pour in the cheese sauce.
16
Sprinkle with the Parmesan, then bake for about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.

425

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 2/3 cups whole milk, 1 ounce Cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Asparagus and Crab Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus and Crab Casserole

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