Cheesy Baked Asparagus
A delightful dish featuring tender asparagus topped with creamy cheese, perfect as a side for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1/2 cup cream or milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the shredded cheese, cream, and Parmesan together in a bowl.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the asparagus, ensuring it’s well covered.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for added crunch, if desired.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
Experiment with different cheese combinations and add herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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