Description
This Cheesy Baked Asparagus recipe is a delightful way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable. Tender asparagus spears are baked with a flavorful blend of cheeses until the cheese is melted and bubbly, creating a side dish that’s both elegant and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Asparagus: Place trimmed asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Toss to coat and spread into a single layer.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like cheddar or provolone for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
