Description
Cheesy Baked Asparagus Goodness offers a quick, creamy side that transforms fresh asparagus into a crowd‑pleasing dish. With a silky heavy cream base, generous Monterey cheese, and sharp parmesan, this oven‑baked recipe delivers golden bubbles and rich flavor in just 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or meal‑prep, it pairs well with grilled proteins, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad. Simple ingredients, minimal cleanup, and unforgettable taste make it a kitchen sta
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 bunches fresh asparagus
- trimmed
- Salt
- to taste
- Ground black pepper
- to taste
- 2 cups shredded Monterey cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pour heavy cream into the bottom of a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- Arrange asparagus in the dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with Monterey cheese and top with grated parmesan.
- Bake for 20‑25 minutes or until asparagus is tender and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- substitute half of the heavy cream with low‑fat milk. Increase parmesan for a sharper taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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