Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Servings 8 servings
Calories 246kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs asparagus ends trimmed
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups low moisture mozzarella cheese or monterey jack or Gruyere
- 1/2 cup french fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange asparagus in dish. Some may overlap. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan, onion powder and garlic. Pour evenly over asparagus.
- Sprinkle top with remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, sprinkle the top with french fried onions. Continue to bake another 5 minutes or until crisp tender and bubbly. Bake longer for softer texture.
- Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve, drizzled with sauce.
Notes
Please note: Parmesan cheese is naturally salty. You may choose to omit adding salt at all to the asparagus, if preferred.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1466IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 3mg