Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus is a delicious veggie dish, that’s oven-roasted and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Do you enjoy fresh asparagus? We really do, especially when it is in season in the Spring, and prices come down for this delicious vegetable.
Today I want to share a recipe I found online (on Pinterest) that’s a yummy way to enjoy fresh asparagus. Fresh asparagus spears are coated in a garlic/olive oil mixture, oven-roasted, and then coated with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
After they are topped with the cheeses, the asparagus is then put back in the oven under the broiler to melt the cheese. Once melted, and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, it’s ready to serve in all its cheesy goodness!
This is a delicious veggie side dish, and today I want to show you how simple it is to prepare.
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A Little Prep
First things first- preheat your oven to 425°F. It doesn’t take long to prepare the asparagus, and you’ll need the oven hot and “ready to go” once you’re done seasoning them.
This recipe requires one pound of fresh asparagus. Snap or slice off the “woody” ends of the stalks, then discard the ends.
Gather the ingredients needed, which are olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
Place olive oil and the minced garlic in a small bowl or cup and stir well to combine. Lay the prepared asparagus stalks in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet.
Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the asparagus. Toss the asparagus to cover each stalk with the garlic and oil mixture, then place them back in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Ready To Roast
Sprinkle the asparagus spears with salt and black pepper. Now the asparagus is ready to roast in the oven. Bake at 425°F for approximately 12-15 minutes.
When the asparagus are done roasting, the stalks of asparagus should be tender but not FRIED. Keep in mind that the thicker the stalks, the longer it will take them to become tender.
Keep an eye on them as they bake and check on them around 10 minutes into the baking time. When done, remove the pan from the oven.
Final Step – Add The Cheeses
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and then the shredded mozzarella cheese across the middle section of the asparagus spears (as shown below).
I like to keep the bottom and the top of the asparagus free of cheese (for presentation). Feel free to totally cover the asparagus with cheese, if you prefer.
Place the pan back into the oven and continue baking for a couple of minutes, until the cheese has fully melted. Once melted, turn the oven broiler on, and place the baking sheet 4-5 inches away from the heating element.
IMPORTANT: Broil only until the cheese is bubbling and has turned golden brown on top. Please keep an eye on it, because you do NOT want it to burn under the broiler!
Time To Eat Some Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus!
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and transfer the cheesy garlic roasted asparagus to individual plates (or a serving platter) using a large spatula.
I separate a section (or serving) at a time and move it to our plates. When I photographed this dish, we enjoyed it served with pan seared Creole salmon, and it was a great pairing!
I hope you have the opportunity to make delicious cheesy garlic roasted asparagus and I’m confident you and those you love will enjoy it, too!
Thanks for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day.
Looking For More ASPARAGUS Recipes?
You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe index, located at the top of the page. I have some great recipes featuring asparagus recipes to choose from, including:
- Asparagus Cashew Stir Fry
- Balsamic Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms
- Chicken and Asparagus Risotto
- Cream of Asparagus Soup
- Pistachio Asparagus in Orange Sauce
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Original recipe source: Meaghan, at: https://4sonrus.com/garlic-roasted-cheesy-sheet-pan-asparagus/
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Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus is a delicious veggie dish, that's oven-roasted and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- 1 pound fresh asparagus woody ends removed
- 2½ Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt or seasoned to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or seasoned to taste
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Mix olive oil and garlic in small bowl. Lay asparagus spears on large baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil/garlic. Toss asparagus to cover with oil; put back in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake at 425°F for 10-15 minutes, until tender, but not fried. Thicker spears will take longer to become tender. Keep an eye on them as they bake; once tender, remove from oven.
Evenly spread Parmesan and mozzarella across middle section of asparagus. Put pan back in oven: bake 1-2 minutes, until cheese melts. Turn oven broiler on; place pan 4-5 inches away from heating element. Broil until cheese is bubbling and golden brown on top. Keep an eye on it, because you don't want it to burn!
Remove pan from oven; use spatula to transfer asparagus to plates. Enjoy!
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