Here’s a quick, delicious side dish: cheesy asparagus—tender, garlicky, and topped with melty cheese.
🧀🥬 Cheesy Asparagus
🧾 Ingredients
- asparagus – 1 bunch, trimmed
- Cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or parmesan) – 1 cup
- Garlic – 2–3 cloves, minced
- Olive oil or butter – 1–2 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Chili flakes – optional
👨🍳 How to Make It
1. Prep
- Wash and trim tough ends of asparagus
2. Season
- Place on baking tray
- Drizzle oil or melted butter
- Add garlic, salt, pepper
3. Add cheese
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top
4. Bake
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes
- Until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted/golden
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- As a side with steak or chicken
- With pasta or rice
- As a low-carb snack
🔥 Tips
- Don’t overcook—slightly crisp asparagus tastes best
- Use parmesan for a stronger flavor
- Add lemon juice after baking for freshness
If you want, I can also make:
- 🧄 Garlic butter asparagus
- 🥓 Bacon-wrapped cheesy asparagus
- 🧀 Creamy baked asparagus casserole
- 🥗 Healthy air-fryer version
