Description
Indulge in the cheesy goodness of this simple yet flavorful Cheesy Baked Asparagus recipe. Tender asparagus spears are baked to perfection with a savory blend of cheeses, creating a delicious side dish that pairs well with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus (trimmed)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Prep the asparagus: Arrange the trimmed asparagus on the baking sheet.
- Season: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, then add the cheeses. Bake for another 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Experiment with cheese blends like provolone and cheddar.
- Best served fresh for gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ batch
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
