Description
Tender asparagus spears baked in a creamy garlic sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan for a rich, savory side dish. This cheesy baked asparagus is simple to prepare and perfect alongside any dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus, stalks trimmed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus and arrange the spears in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the heavy cream evenly over the asparagus.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic across the asparagus.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Evenly distribute the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella over the asparagus.
- If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top for a slight kick.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden and the asparagus is tender.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a slightly lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the cheese crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
