Asparagus Casserole Ingredients

• 2 bunches asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces for easier serving
• 1 tbsp butter Kerrygold unsalted is recommended
• 1 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 0.75 cup cream
• 1.5 tbsp chicken broth preferably Swanson organic
• 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.75 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp pepper
• 0.33 cup parmesan freshly grated
• 0.125 cup pepper jack
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cup mozzarella
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 0.33 cup bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled