Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on classic asparagus with this Cheesy Baked Asparagus recipe. Tender asparagus spears are roasted to perfection and topped with a gooey blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare asparagus: Arrange the asparagus on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, then sprinkle the cheeses over the asparagus. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance with red pepper flakes or lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Gruyère or cheddar for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
