Cheesy Baked Asparagus Recipe Is What to Serve With Holiday Ham, Turkey or Prime Rib by 30Seconds Food


Cheesy Baked Asparagus Recipe Is What to Serve With Holiday Ham, Turkey or Prime Rib

If you're looking for a vegetable side dish to go with that holiday turkey, ham or prime rib, look no further. Crisp asparagus spears covered in melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese with a hint of garlic? You simply cannot go wrong with this easy oven-baked asparagus recipe for the holidays, or anytime.

This delicious roasted vegetable side dish recipe is a fan favorite, and just plain yum. With only five minutes of prep time and 20 minutes spent baking in the oven, this asparagus recipe couldn't be easier.

To make this easy, gluten-free baked asparagus you will need fresh asparagus, olive oil, garlic, mozzarella cheese and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. That's it! The low-sodium asparagus bakes up in the oven in about 20 minutes. So quick and easy!

The rich flavor of this vegetarian side dish is what will make you crave baked asparagus again and again, on any day of the week.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Recipe Notes

  • For easier cleanup cover the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Gruyere, fontina, asiago or an Italian cheese blend would all be great substitutes for the mozzarella. 

Here's how to make it: 

  1. Combine the olive oil and garlic in a bowl. 
  2. Lay the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the olive over the asparagus and turn to coat them completely. 
  4. Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for about 15 minutes. 
  5. Sprinkle the cheeses over the asparagus and continue to bake until cheese is melted and beginning to brown. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 138

Total Fat: 12.8g

Saturated Fat: 3.3g

Cholesterol: 10mg

Sodium: 88mg

Total Carbohydrate: 2g

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g

Total Sugars: 0.5g

Protein: 4.7g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 75mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 60mg

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Julie Rose
Love spring asparagus!
bepositive
Seriously? Wow, does that looks good.
Elisa Schmitz
Mmmm! What a great idea for making asparagus!
Gwen Johnson
My grocery store has asparagus for 77 cents a pound. Have a fridge full! Going to make this tonight.

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