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Cheesy Baked Asparagus: A Delicious Recipe You’ll Love

A delicious and cheesy baked asparagus recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the asparagus. If using, add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, consider adding a layer of cream cheese or sour cream before the cheese topping.
  • Try substituting the asparagus with broccoli or green beans for a different flavor and texture.

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