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Cheesy Baked Asparagus

A delicious and easy side dish featuring tender asparagus spears topped with a cheesy, crispy coating.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Asparagus
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus trimmed
Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs for topping
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Toss the asparagus in the cheese mixture until well coated.
Baking
  1. Spread the coated asparagus evenly on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or oregano to the cheese mixture.

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