How To Make Cheesy Asparagus Casserole (With Bacon)

Looking for a delicious and easy side dish? Try this cheesy asparagus casserole recipe with bacon! Learn how to make this tasty dish in just a few simple steps.

Cheesy Asparagus Casserole with Bacon Ingredients

I am ecstatic to add this asparagus casserole with cheese and bacon to my rotation of asparagus recipes. I recently made a half recipe of this cheesy casserole for my friend, and the two of us polished off the entire casserole, with no shame, I might add.

It’s cheesy, it’s creamy, the asparagus is cooked perfectly (no mushy asparagus for me, thank you), and it’s also hearty and comforting at the same time.

• Fresh Asparagus Stalks, woody ends removed
• Mayonnaise
• Cheddar Cheese
• Bacon
• Onion, diced
• Garlic, minced
• All Purpose Flour
• Milk
• Salt and Black Pepper
• Fried Onions

How to Make Asparagus Casserole

Step by Step Instructions

1. Prepare asparagus by removing the tough ends, and cutting into 2-inch pieces.
2. Add to a large bowl with mayo and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix to combine. Set aside.
3. In a skillet, fry up bacon pieces until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the pieces onto a paper-towel lined plate. Leave the bacon grease in the pan.
4. Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pan, and sauté until softened.
5. Stir in the flour to make a roux, and then slowly add milk while whisking until a white sauce forms and thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Pour the roux over the asparagus mixture, and stir to combine.
7. Spread into a greased baking dish or casserole dish. Top with bacon bits and fried onions.
8. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees F for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly hot and golden brown.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

For the full ingredient amounts and recipe steps for cheesy asparagus casserole with bacon, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Recipe FAQs for Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

• Use fresh asparagus stems, not canned.
• To easily figure out what part of the asparagus is woody and tough, break the asparagus towards the thicker end, and it will naturally snap where the woody part begins. Discard the thick, tough end.
• There’s no need to blanch or steam the asparagus before assembling this asparagus casserole. Doing so will result in a mushy asparagus which nobody wants.
• I often make a half-recipe using an 8 x 8 inch baking dish or 2 quart baking dish instead. I bake it for approximately 30 minutes.
• I don’t get caught up in using only thick asparagus or only thin asparagus. I use a combination depending on what’s growing in my garden.

Recipe Variations

• Use pre-made bacon bits if desired. If you do this, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil.
• This entire recipe would be tasty using fresh green beans, broccoli or Brussel sprouts instead of asparagus spears.
• Change up the type of cheese. I prefer sharp cheddar cheese, but swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, etc. would work too.
• For more melty cheese, after baking, shut the oven off, sprinkle with more shredded cheese, and leave in the oven until it melts, approximately 5 minutes.
• Make the topping even crunchier by using buttered breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, crushed Ritz crackers or crushed cornflakes.
• Any type of milk will work, but whole milk makes the best roux. Try heavy cream for even more decadence.
• Omit the crispy onions, if desired.
• For a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes.
• If you’re in a hurry, use a can of cream of mushroom soup instead of a homemade white sauce for this cheesy asparagus casserole recipe.

Funeral Casserole Dishes

Historically, women have been sharing their best dishes at funeral dinners for decades, maybe even centuries.

My Mom recently attended a funeral meal after an amazing woman from our community was taken too soon. It was at the funeral that she obtained this delicious and comforting asparagus recipe. Everyone loved the casserole so much that the recipe got passed around for people to take home.

Funeral meals are meant to be to comforting. Let’s face it; death and grief are hard, and if those around us can find a way to make it a little easier for those who are grieving, then they do it. And food is one of those ways.

This asparagus casserole recipe with cheese and bacon definitely fits that ticket. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a dish to either take to a funeral meal or for a casserole to drop off to a grieving family.

What should I make for a funeral meal?

• Old Fashioned Pea Salad
• Broccoli Rice Casserole
• Bacon Ranch Cauliflower Salad
• Cheesy Squash Casserole
• Watergate Salad
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Funeral Potatoes

Can I eat asparagus without peeling?

Yes, I never peel my asparagus; however, I do remove the thick, woody end and discard it.

Should asparagus be crunchy or soft when cooked?

This is a personal preference because it can be eaten either way. I personally do not like a mushy asparagus but I also do not like my asparagus so crunchy that it might as well be raw. Instead, I go for a crisp-tender texture.

How do you revive soggy asparagus?

To revive soggy asparagus, you can try sautéing it in a hot pan with some olive oil for a few minutes until it becomes crisp-tender. Or, try roasting it in the oven at a high temperature for a few minutes to help remove some of the moisture and revive its texture. If this doesn’t work, I would recommend pureeing it into some type of soup instead so that it does not go to waste.

Asparagus Recipes

Asparagus season is back, and my asparagus patch is producing in a rapid-fire way.

I am literally eating asparagus every single day. My husband claims that he loves the first day of asparagus season because it tastes so good, and then he always looks forward to the last day because he is tired of eating asparagus every day for a month.

Don’t be like my husband…enjoy asparagus all season long with these recipes, including the cheesy asparagus casserole in the recipe card!

Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus

Perfect Microwave Steamed Asparagus

Creamed Asparagus

Old Fashioned Asparagus Casserole

Asparagus Corn Salad

Kitchen Utensils and Pantry Staples

• French Fried Onions
• Mayonnaise
• Celtic Sea Salt (my favorite salt) and Cracked Black Pepper
• Cutting Board and Sharp Knife
• Veggie Chopper (the easiest way to dice onions)
• Skillet
• Silicone Whisk (to protect the coating on your pans)
• Casserole Dish