Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus (10 Minute Side)
This will be your winning Thanksgiving side dish. It’s definitely simple but it is crowd pleaser through and through. My favorite version of this is with shredded parmesan and feta cheese but it all works. Mozzarella, cheddar, whatever you have in your fridge.
Roasting veggies always brings out their flavors so much more intensely. Just be careful with asparagus not to over cook them – will become soggy and inedible. The thin asparagus take about 7 minutes to cook and the thicker ones take about 10 minutes. Also love to top this with some chili pepper flakes for some added heat. The cheese, garlic and asparagus pair perfectly together.
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Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan (or feta cheese)
- Optional Garnish: fresh parsley and lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet w parchment paper.
- Stem your asparagus and then transfer them to the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed garlic, chili pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Evenly spread out the asparagus on the sheet.
- Roast for 7-10 minutes (depending on the size of the asparagus). Remove from oven and sprinkle w cheese. Bake until melted 1-2 minutes. Garnish with more chili pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley and squeeze some lemon juice on top.
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Enjoyed this a lot. I was out of fresh garlic so substituted granulated.
HI Gwenn, I’m so glad the recipe was enjoyed! And yes, I also use granulated garlic when I’m out fresh… still tastes awesome!!
This sounds really lovely!
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simple and amazing.
HI Barbara, glad you enjoyed the dish! Thanks for the feedback!
Great taste and easy to make
Hi Don, glad you liked the asparagus recipe!
While this was simple to make, I loved the subtly of the red pepper flakes and melted cheese!
Hi Elizabeth, glad you enjoyed the simple recipe! Thanks for the kind review!
Just made these as a side tonight and my husband agreed- SO TASTY!!!!! no chili peppers for us but didn’t need it.
This is a great side! glad you and the hubs enjoyed it!
Best asparagus recipe ever 🤤
Hi Pam, yessss!! this is one of my favorite sides ever!