Description
A comforting and delicious side dish combining healthful asparagus and indulgent melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the asparagus and trim the tough ends.
- Toss the asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Sprinkle your choice of shredded cheese over the top, followed by grated Parmesan.
- Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until tender and bubbling.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to avoid soggy asparagus. Experiment with different types of cheese for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: asparagus, cheesy side dish, baked asparagus, comfort food, vegetarian recipe