Asparagus Casserole Paula Deen Food

ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Add the asparagus to a large pot of boiling water, keeping the bundles together with rubber bands or string. Cook for a couple of minutes; the asparagus should be bright green and still crunchy. List the bundles out of the water and slice off the tough ends of the asparagus. Drop the trimmed ends back in the boiling water and lower to a simmer.
• Run the asparagus tops under cold water to stop the cooking.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and 1 cup of the asparagus cooking liquid. Add the salt and continue cooking until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the grated Cheddar and cook, stirring, until melted, about 1 minute.
• Arrange the asparagus in the bottom of a 9-by-12-by-2-inch baking dish, alternating the stem ends so each serving includes both heads and stems. Thinly slice the hard-boiled eggs and arrange them over the asparagus. Pour the cheese sauce over the eggs and asparagus and sprinkle with the cracker crumbs. Bake until lightly browned and bubbles appear around the edges, about 20 minutes.

NEELY'S ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and garlic; saute until translucent and fragrant and season with salt and pepper. Add the asparagus and saute until just tender. Remove from heat and let cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, dill and cheeses.
• In a separate bowl, add panko, paprika and butter. Mix well to combine.
• Place asparagus in casserole dish. Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus and top with the panko, spreading evenly.
• Place in the preheated oven and bake until casserole is set and the bread crumbs are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

CHEESY HAM AND ASPARAGUS BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Mix the ham, onion, red bell peppers, and asparagus in the prepared baking dish. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, flour, Parmesan, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Pour over the ham mixture.
• Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Continue baking 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

ASPARAGUS ONION CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute asparagus and onions in 1 tablespoon of butter until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat. Add the cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. Pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in the upper third. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; prepare an ice bath. Add asparagus and cook until just tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath; drain.
• Return pot to medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes; remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard rendered fat or reserve for another use. Add butter to same pot and heat over medium until foamy. Add onion, nutmeg, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in mustard, then gradually whisk in milk and bring to a boil, whisking often. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. (You should have about 2 cups bechamel.) If not using right away, press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the sauce to keep a film from forming.
• Spread 1 cup bechamel evenly across the bottom of a 9-inch-square baking dish. Reserving 1 cup for topping, sprinkle remaining asparagus over bechamel. Arrange reserved bacon in an even layer on top, followed by the sliced eggs, cracker crumbs and remaining bechamel. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup asparagus down the center of the casserole, then sprinkle the cheese evenly on top and season with black pepper. Bake until sauce is bubbling, about 25 minutes. Turn oven to broil setting and continue to cook until golden-brown on top, 3 to 4 minutes more. Let cool 15 minutes on a wire rack before serving.

PAULA DEEN'S AMAZING CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the inside of a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the flour and whisk together for about 1 minute, this will allow the flour to cook just a little before adding the other ingredients. Add the sour cream and milk, and continue whisking until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and add all but ½ cup of the cheese. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, cooked chicken, and cooked pasta. Stir together, then layer evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top of the casserole and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Remove the casserole and let it sit for about 15 minutes prior to serving.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover pan and bring the water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet; cook and stir mushrooms and onion until the mushrooms have given off their liquid, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the asparagus, tossing vegetables just until hot. Remove from heat.
• Mix saltine cracker crumbs, sharp Cheddar cheese, and black pepper together in a bowl; spread half the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Spoon the asparagus mixture over the crumb mixture.
• Whisk the cream of mushroom soup and milk together in a bowl until smooth, and pour the soup mixture over the asparagus mixture.
• Spread the remaining crumb-cheese mixture over the casserole and sprinkle with pecans.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE II

Steps:

• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel and slice.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• In the prepared dish layer 1 1/2 cans of asparagus, 1 can mushroom soup, 2 eggs and 1 cup of crushed crackers. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
• Cover and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove cover and top with grated cheese. Cover and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a medium-sized casserole dish.
• Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
• In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper; blend thoroughly. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup of reserved asparagus liquid and the milk; cook (stirring constantly) until the sauce is thickened and smooth . If the mixture is too thick, more asparagus liquid or milk can be added until the mixture reaches the desired consistency. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Layer the asparagus, eggs, cheese, and almonds into the casserole. Repeat the layering until all of the ingredients are used. Spoon the sauce over the layers and sprinkle with crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes; or until bubbly and lightly browned.

PAULA DEEN'S BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, mayonnaise, cheese, soup and eggs.
• Mix well.
• Place the mixture in pan.
• Top with crushed crackers and pour the melted butter evenly over crackers.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until set and browned.

CREAMY CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1.Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees. 2.Lightly spray the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. 3.Evenly place the chopped, uncooked asparagus into the bottom of the dish. 4.Season with a little salt & pepper. 5.Add the chopped chicken breast evenly, on top of the asparagus. 6.Combine your Cream of Chicken Soup with the mayonnaise, and the lemon juice and whisk together in a small bowl until well combined. 7.Add 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese and stir. 8.Pour over the chicken and asparagus. 9.In a large pot, melt 4 Tbsp. of butter and add the 2 cups of water to it and stir. 10.Add the dry herb stuffing mix and moisten. 11.It shouldn't be really wet. 12.Top the creamy mixture with the herb stuffing mix and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top. 13.Bake uncovered for 30- 35 minutes or until bubbly and slightly crispy on top. 14.Serve warm with a salad and fresh bread. 15.Serves 6. 16.* To make ahead of time, put everything together as usual except the herb stuffing topping, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, prepare and add the stuffing topping and bake as usual. You may need just a few minutes longer for baking because it will be cold. Enjoy!

LADY AND SONS ASPARAGUS SANDWICH - PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• First,blanch the asparagus spears in boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Remove immediately to a bowl of ice water.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and saute lightly. Season with the salt and pepper, or lemon pepper. Remove asparagus from pan and set aside. Butter 2 pieces of the pumpernickle bread with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Place the bread in the same skillet, buttered side down, and grill on 1 side. Flip bread and place 1 piece of cheese on each slice of bread. Grill until cheese is melted and then remove from pan. Spread desired amount of dressing on top of each slice of bread. Arrange asparagus on top of cheese, rotating the spears. Place onion rings on top of asparagus. Cut sandwich in half. Garnish with pickle slices or parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
• In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper, to taste. Store it in an air-tight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Yield: 2 3/4 cups.

PAULA DEEN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes, drain well on paper towels.
• Cut and discard the crusts from the bread. Cut the slices in half and arrange in a single layer in a prepared baking dish, cutting pieces to fit as necessary to cover the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with the sausage and cheese.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, seasoned salt, and pepper. Carefully pour the mixture over the cheese.
• Bake casserole until set and golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Start by positioning a rack in the upper third of your oven and preheat to broil.
• Next, you want to lightly coat a 2-quart, broiler-safe baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Combine the panko, Parmesan, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and pour over the top, then stir to moisten. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large, wide pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the asparagus, onion, and mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions and mushrooms are soft, golden, and have given up their liquid, about 15 minutes.
• Now, go ahead and add the flour and cook, stirring, for one to two minutes more, until all the flour turns golden and there are no white bits remaining.
• Pour the milk in a few splashes at a time, stirring between each addition to prevent lumps, and then increase the heat to medium-high.
• Add the salt, pepper, basil, and nutmeg. Cook and stir, allowing the sauce to bubble, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to prevent sticking.
• As the sauce reduces and thickens, stir frequently until it resembles a creamy gravy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Run your spoon or spatula along the bottom frequently at the end to keep the sauce from sticking.
• Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and fresh basil.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly.Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top.
• Place your casserole in the oven and broil until it is bubbling and beginning to brown, 1 to 3 minutes, depending on your broiler. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving and garnish with additional fresh basil.

FRIED ASPARAGUS - PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Rinse asparagus with water, and leave damp.
• Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add asparagus, seal and shake to coat.
• In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.
• In another shallow dish, combine cornmeal mix and Cajun seasoning.
• Dip asparagus in buttermilk mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat to 365 degrees. Fry asparagus, in batches, 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and serve with Creole Mustard Sauce.

CHEESY ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. , In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add salt and pepper. , Preheat oven to 350°. In an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer half of the asparagus. Cover with half of the eggs, cheese and sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with potato chips. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30 minutes.

PAULA DEEN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Prepare the Paula's House Seasoning. You'll only use 1 teaspoon of it for this recipe - the rest can be enjoyed with other dishes! Preheat oven to 350°F Peel, slice and boil eggplant for 10-15 minutes until tender; drain. Divide cracker crumbs, cheese and butter in half. Add eggs, milk, House Seasoning and half the crumbs, cheese and butter to the eggplant. Mix well; pour into baking dish. Top with remaining half of the crumbs, cheese and butter. Bake 20-30 minutes.

CROCK POT ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place drained asparagus in lightly buttered crock pot.
• Combine soup and cheese.
• Top asparagus with soup mixture, then the cracker crumbs.
• Dot with butter.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.