Description
Cheesy Baked Asparagus is a crowd-pleasing side dish that combines tender asparagus spears with a gooey layer of melted cheese. This simple yet delicious recipe transforms the humble vegetable into a flavor-packed delight, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll impress everyone at the table and showcase how enjoyable healthy eating can be.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Wash and trim the asparagus, then arrange it in the baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle garlic powder evenly. Toss to coat.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese followed by shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in crushed red pepper flakes or herbs like thyme or oregano. For a crunchy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil on top before baking.