Description
Cheesy Baked Asparagus is the perfect recipe for a quick, easy, and delicious side dish. Elevate your meals effortlessly—try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar works wonders)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs for topping
- Optional: garlic powder or other seasonings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the asparagus, snapping off the ends gently.
- Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings.
- Mix the cream cheese with half of the shredded cheese in a bowl until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture generously over the asparagus.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is bubbling and golden.
Notes
Add garlic powder for extra flavor and try experimenting with different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: baked asparagus, cheesy side dish, vegetarian recipe, quick side dish, comfort food