*Cheesy Asparagus Casserole*

Ingredients:

°2 bunches of asparagus

°1 tablespoon of butter

°1/2 oz cream cheese, softened

°1/2 cup heavy whipped cream

°1 tablespoon of chicken broth

°1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

°1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

°1/4 teaspoon paprika

°1/8 tsp salt

°1/8 tsp pepper

°1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

°1/8 cup Pepper Jack cheese, grated

°1/2 c mozzarella cheese

°1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

°1/3 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

*Methods :

-Preheat oven 400 degrees. -Washing & trim asparagus, & greased 9 * 13 mold also place them in it.

-In a skillet, melting butter over medium heat, then add the softened cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and the pepper.

-Whisk continuously until the ingredients are well combined.

-Reduce to medium/low heat and gently simmer the sauce until the heavy whipping cream has reduced and thickened.

Keep whisking so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.

-Once it has thickened, add the Parmesan cheese and pepper jack and continue to stir until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth.

-Pour the cheese sauce over the asparagus in the middle of the casserole, avoiding the top of the asparagus.

-Next, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and crushed red pepper flakes on cheese sauce.

– Bake for 15 minutes.

If you prefer crunchier asparagus, you can reduce the cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes.

-Remove from the oven and add the bacon bits on top.

– Cook another 3 minutes and Enjoy !