Five Cheese Baked Asparagus
This is the very best baked asparagus recipe! A simple side dish that’s perfect with steak.
I think this recipe is the easiest way to make asparagus in the oven! Why? Because it’s elegant, perfectly seasoned and coated with a blanket of cheese. What more could you want?
Asparagus stalks are typically sold in one-pound bunches, which is exactly what you’ll need for this recipe! To season the asparagus, I use simple ingredients like garlic, salt, pepper and a bit of Italian seasoning.
First, the asparagus will need to be cleaned before it is roasted. To do this, place the asparagus on a cutting board. Snap off the woody, thick ends, and discard them. Rinse the remaining green asparagus spears, and pat dry with a paper towel.
Recipe Substitutions and Additions
If you are unable to find the cheese blend, you’re welcome to use any combination of mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Sprinkle the top of the baked asparagus with toasted almonds for extra texture and flavor. Also, a squeeze of lemon juice or some lemon zest is delicious!
Serving Suggestions
I think that this asparagus is perfect with most proteins!
I love this roasted asparagus recipe with my Marry Me Chicken Breast or Bruschetta Salmon.
Storing Leftover Asparagus
If there are leftovers, store leftover asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in the oven or in a skillet on the stovetop.
I hope that you love this easy baked asparagus recipe! It has become a favorite in our house for sure. If you make it, let me know how it went in the comments below.
Five Cheese Baked Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears, washed, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, 3-4 cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups Italian 5-cheese blend, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place trimmed asparagus on the prepared tray.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the asparagus. Sprinkle with salt, Italian seasoning and black pepper. Use a tong to toss and coat the asparagus in the oil and spices. then arrange the asparagus in a single layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with Italian blend cheese. Switch the oven to broil (grill) and return the baking sheet to the top rack. Broil until the cheese melts and starts to turn a light golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
