Cheesy Asparagus and Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup

small curd cottage cheese

1/4 cup

half and half

1 cup

medium cheddar cheese (divided)

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

garlic powder

freshly ground black pepper

large baking potato (peeled and diced into 1/2" cubes)

1 lb

asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1" pieces)

paprika