Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus that makes a perfect side dish. Tender asparagus spears roasted with garlic and topped with a blend of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Ingredients
Asparagus:
1 bunch fresh asparagus (trimmed)
Seasonings:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Cheese Topping:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare asparagus: Arrange trimmed asparagus on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle garlic, black pepper, and onion powder. Toss to coat.
- Roast: Roast for 12–15 minutes until tender.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Bake for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve hot.
Notes
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a fresh finish.
- Try using a blend of cheeses like Gruyère or provolone for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
