Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
My Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus is incredibly easy to make and ready in just 10 minutes! Topped with melty mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, and spices, it’s my go-to appetizer or side dish that my family loves all year round.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
For the Asparagus:
- 2 pounds asparagus trimmed
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup chopped fresh tomatoes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degreed F.
- Wash and chop 2 pounds of asparagus. The ends of asparagus can be tough. Bend the asparagus until it snaps in two. The lower portion is the tough part you'll want to discard.
- Place the trimmed asparagus in a 9x13 baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, add minced garlic, and top with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and evenly coat.
- Pour the milk evenly over the asparagus.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese, and parmesan over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes at 400 degrees F, or until the cheese is golden brown and begins to bubble. Top with red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Notes
- I use the freshest asparagus I can find. I’ve learned that fresh asparagus makes all the difference, it’s tender, flavorful, and cooks up beautifully without being tough or stringy. Whenever I’m at the market, I look for bright green spears with firm tips, and I know I’m in for a dish that will impress every time.
- When I’m serving a group, I simply double the ingredients to make sure there’s plenty to go around. Everyone always comes back for seconds!
- If I’m making this for little ones, I cook the asparagus a bit longer and cut it into bite-sized pieces. It makes it so much easier for kids to enjoy.
- I love broiling the dish for an extra minute after baking to get the cheese perfectly golden and crispy. It’s such a simple way to take it up a notch.
- I always tweak the amount of cheese based on my mood, sometimes more, sometimes less. Adding breadcrumbs on top is another great way to get a little extra crunch!
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g