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Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole

This satisfying Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole is comforting like macaroni and cheese (you know, except with vegetables).

Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole If you or someone you love thinks vegetables are boring or yucky, this Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole recipe could change their mind. As The Pants said upon trying this dish, “It tastes like cheese, and that’s all it takes for me.” You could add other veggies too, or even add diced ham or chicken to make this a complete meal! Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole It’s important to cut the potatoes small and use thick stalks of asparagus so the potatoes aren’t too hard and the asparagus isn’t too soft.

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Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole
This cheesy side dish is healthier than you would think because of a surprise ingredient.
Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole
Votes: 65
Rating: 3.09
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Course Side Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1 cup medium cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large baking potato peeled and diced into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
  • paprika
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1 cup medium cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large baking potato peeled and diced into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
  • paprika
Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole
Votes: 65
Rating: 3.09
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Rate this recipe!
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray square baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, half and half, ¾ c. cheddar cheese, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Add asparagus and potatoes, and stir to coat. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes in preheated oven. Sprinkle remaining cheese and paprika over top, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.

This recipe was inspired by this easy mac and cheese:

Creamy Easy Mac and Cheese

Creamy Easy Mac and Cheese



10 Comments

Comments

  1. Pamela Koop says

    June 24, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    Using this as a make ahead dish for tonight. Smells delish before even baking. Will let you know how it works out.

    Reply
    • Pamela Koop says

      June 24, 2019 at 6:47 pm

      Update…Turned out great, Big hit. Thanks Andi for a new idea for a side dish.

      Reply
  2. Sandra Watts says

    February 28, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    It looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      March 2, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you, Sandra!! :)

      Reply
  3. karol says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:04 am

    What can you sub for cottage cheese?

    Reply
    • Andi says

      March 5, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      Sorry for the late response. You could try ricotta instead if you like that. Good luck!

      Reply
  4. cloey says

    August 11, 2014 at 8:43 am

    what size of potato should i use?

    Reply
    • Andi says

      August 11, 2014 at 8:54 am

      Hi, Cloey. You can use a good-sized baking potato, about 3/4 lb.

      Reply
  5. tumbleweedcontessa says

    August 5, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    Thanks for coming by Saturday Dishes. This sounds great.

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda @Tumbleweed Contessa

    Reply
    • The Weary Chef says

      August 5, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Linda!

      Reply

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