Description
Cheesy baked asparagus is a luscious and quick side dish that transforms fresh asparagus into a cheesy delight. With its creamy mozzarella topping, this dish brings together the crispness of asparagus with rich flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or festive occasions. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy this deliciously simple recipe that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Wash the asparagus and trim off the tough ends.
- Toss the asparagus in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned asparagus in a single layer in the baking dish and sprinkle mozzarella over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of dish (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg