Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Ready to take your side dish game to the next level? Try this Cheesy Baked Asparagus—tender spears drenched in cream, garlic, herbs, and two kinds of gooey cheese, baked to golden perfection. It's comfort food with a fresh twist!
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds 1.13 kg asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 8 cloves garlic slivered
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the trimmed asparagus in a 9"x13" baking dish.
- Sprinkle the slivered garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and fresh thyme over the asparagus. Gently mix to ensure the garlic is evenly distributed.
- Drizzle the heavy cream over the asparagus and then sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Lightly shuffle the asparagus to let some cheese reach the lower layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is melted.
- Switch the oven to broil. Broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy this dish right away.
Notes
Notes:
For added flavor, consider sprinkling some breadcrumbs on top before broiling for a crunchy texture.