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Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Enjoy tender asparagus baked with creamy Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, topped with crispy French fried onions.
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Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- - 2-3 lbs asparagus ends trimmed
- - 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- - 1/2 tsp black pepper 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 (200°C). Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange asparagus in the baking dish, allowing some overlap. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, onion powder, and minced garlic. Pour this mixture evenly over the asparagus.
- Sprinkle the top with remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, sprinkle the top with French fried onions. Continue baking for another 5 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the cheese is bubbly. Adjust baking time for preferred texture.
- Allow the dish to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with any remaining sauce from the baking dish.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning and red pepper flakes according to preference.
- Substitute cheese varieties according to taste.
- Serve as a delicious side dish for any meal.
- Substitute cheese varieties according to taste.
- Serve as a delicious side dish for any meal.
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