This satisfying Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole is comforting like macaroni and cheese (you know, except with vegetables).
If you or someone you love thinks vegetables are boring or yucky, this Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserolerecipe 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! 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.
This cheesy side dish is healthier than you would think because of a surprise ingredient.
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:41x
Ingredients
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2/3cup small curd cottage cheese
1/4cup half and half
1cup 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
1pound asparagus trimmed and cut into 1″ pieces paprika
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray square baking pan with cooking spray.
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.
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.
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12 comments
Yummy, I added more garlic but my family loved this!
Loved this recipe! I added red pepper flakes before serving, it was delicious! I will be making this again! Thank you for the recipe!
Using this as a make ahead dish for tonight. Smells delish before even baking. Will let you know how it works out.
Update…Turned out great, Big hit. Thanks Andi for a new idea for a side dish.
It looks delicious.
Thank you, Sandra!! :)
What can you sub for cottage cheese?
Sorry for the late response. You could try ricotta instead if you like that. Good luck!
what size of potato should i use?
Hi, Cloey. You can use a good-sized baking potato, about 3/4 lb.
Thanks for coming by Saturday Dishes. This sounds great.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda @Tumbleweed Contessa
Thanks for stopping by, Linda!