Description
A delightful and easy recipe for Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus, where tender asparagus spears are roasted to perfection and topped with a gooey cheese blend. This flavorful side dish is a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Topping:
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley or red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease.
- Prepare Asparagus: Lay out the trimmed asparagus on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast: Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the asparagus. Bake for an additional 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes and serve hot.
Notes
- For crispier asparagus, opt for thinner stalks and roast a bit longer before adding cheese.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like fontina or provolone for added richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
