Best Low Calorie Cheesy Asparagus Recipes

CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS

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This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite vegetable dish that is easy to prepare. -Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup chopped cashews
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; add cream, salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella, cashews and Parmesan cheese. Bake until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Transfer dish to wire cooling rack; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHEESY ASPARAGUS

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My mom made this for every holiday dinner when I was growing up. It's a thick, rich side dish perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.

Provided by AltoRose

Categories Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans asparagus
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 pint light cream
6 tablespoons flour
salt
pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Drain liquid from canned asparagus into a liquid measuring cup and add enough cream to equal 3 cups of liquid.
Place drained asparagus in a casserole dish.
Melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and a dash of salt and pepper, allow to cook for 2 minutes.
Add cream mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until sauce is thickened and bubbly.
Turn heat to low; add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
Pour cheese sauce over the asparagus and heat in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.6, Fat 54, SaturatedFat 33.7, Cholesterol 176.9, Sodium 311.4, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 15.7

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