Description
Cheesy Baked Asparagus is a simple and delicious side dish that highlights the natural flavors of asparagus with a gooey, cheesy topping. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a tasty addition to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (trimmed)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese Topping:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Serving:
- Fresh lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
- Prepare Asparagus: Arrange trimmed asparagus on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and place in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the asparagus. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Finish Baking: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Serve: Serve warm, with optional fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating Italian seasoning or a blend of cheeses like Gruyère or fontina.
- This dish complements roasted meats, fish, or pasta beautifully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
