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Not a fan of asparagus? Well, prepare to be converted because this Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus tastes absolutely amazing! Asparagus and non-asparagus lovers alike will fall head-over-heels for this recipe.
Asparagus spears are tossed in olive oil and garlic, roasted to perfection and then topped with lots of melty cheese to make the best side dish to any of your favourite meals!
If you’ve tried my Grilled Asparagus, Browned Butter Baked Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Asparagus recipes and are looking for something different, this cheesy garlic roasted asparagus recipe is worth checking out.
If you ask me, the easiest way to get asparagus on your plate is by roasting it. Throw this versatile veggie on a baking tray and let the oven do its thing- it really doesn’t get any easier.
Why this Recipe Works
Roasting veggies is such a great way to amplify their natural flavors, and while I absolutely LOVE asparagus in all its forms, I know quite a few who are not a fan of its earthiness and subtle bitterness.
And that’s exactly why roasting it and teaming it up with those salty, cheesy flavors is such an excellent move- it’s actually inspired by my Cheesy Roasted Green Beans.
What Goes into this Recipe
- Asparagus: You’ll need to use fresh asparagus with the woody ends trimmed off. I wouldn’t recommend using frozen asparagus here.
- Garlic: Minced, for that depth of flavor. Garlic powder doesn’t stand a chance here.
- Cheese: I used mozzarella cheese because that’s what I had at hand. You can use Parmesan or experiment with other kinds of cheese too.
- Seasonings: I used just the classic salt and pepper here.
- Olive oil: To crisp up the asparagus. You’ll need a generous amount.
Note: please see recipe card at the bottom for list of full ingredients and measurements
Substitutions & Variations
To lend it a kick of heat, add some cayenne or red pepper flakes along as well to season.
Experiment with different kinds of seasonings like Italian seasoning, taco seasoning or Old Bay seasoning to lend a different flavor to the asparagus.
How To Make
- Prep asparagus: Start by preheating the oven at 425 degrees and greasing your baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray. Arrange the asparagus spears on the sheet and set aside.
- Make the drizzle: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Drizzle this over the asparagus and ensure all the spears are coated well.
- Bake: Pop the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, just until the spears start to appear tender.
- Broil and serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, top with mozzarella cheese and return it back to the oven. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese melts and the spears appear slightly golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately.
I love pairing this cheesy garlic roasted asparagus with my Easy Honey Garlic Salmon, Parmesan Crusted Chicken, and Roast Beef Tenderloin. It’s such an easy, effortless side dish that you can pair with almost any protein. You can also team it up with some Honey Garlic Pork Chops or just a simple Crispy Garlic Roast Chicken. And if you still have some asparagus stalks leftover, use them up to make some Cream of Asparagus Soup or a simple Blackened Shrimp, Asparagus and Avocado Salad.
To bring a little spiciness to your table, my Thai Green Chicken Curry is exactly what you are looking for.
Leftovers will last for 3-4 days when stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can then reheat it in a preheated oven for a few minutes until it is nice and warm.
Recipe FAQ’s
Oven temperature is key when it comes to getting the perfect texture. Make sure you preheat the oven before you add the asparagus, and broil it towards the end for a few minutes to get that golden brown, slightly crispy texture.
You can! Make sure you preheat your Air Fryer and don’t overcrowd the basket. This will ensure that the hot air circulates through the basket and cooks the asparagus evenly.
If you’re only able to find slightly thicker stalks of asparagus, use them. You’ll just need to cook them for a few extra minutes.
Watch It Being Made
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Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears woody ends removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, or 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray.
- Arrange asparagus on baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle the oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to evenly coat.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until vibrant and just beginning to get tender.
- Remove from oven and top with the mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and broil (or grill) until the cheese melts and becomes golden (about 4-5 minutes).
- Adjust salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Roast asparagus for only 10 minutes first to avoid over cooking them. Just make sure your oven is preheated!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
oh this was so so good i had this for my 32 birthday on 4/5/2020
Happy birthday!
Really good I use a large bag to toss everything together. Also leftover mashed up on a toast is great!
I did this Recepie for Dinner tonight and my husband HATES asparagus! He has devoured his plate ? and has been ranting Omg this was so delicious how did you make it. Lol ? Thank You for such an easy and tasty and fast Recepie.
I just found this recipe and it just looks amazing! I think I will roast the garlic first. Can’t wait to find some asparagus so I can try it! Thank you.
Made this last night and it was Fantastic and Easy! My husband said it was like eating Asparagus Pizza 🙂
Asparagus pizza doesn’t sound bad. 😉
Any pizza without pineapple is a good pizza.
Will try the leftovers on toast, too.
How dare you pineapple on pizza is delicious!😂
I used parchment paper, which burned, for some reason. However, I caught it in time, took the burnt paper out and it turned out wonderfully, cooking the broccoli for twelve minutes before putting on the cheese for four. I used sharp cheddar and ghost pepper garlic salt seasoning, along with avocado oil. Thanks for the base recipe, though. Had been looking to make my asparagus a bit more tasty and this more than did the trick. Thanks so much!
Broccoli?
Never made asparagus before tonight. Thank you so much it was delicious and easy to make. The hubby loved it! Only had a Mex cheese blend and it worked very well. This is a permanent side dish in my home now
did you pre heat your oven before putting it in the with baking sheet.. (not all parchment paper are baking sheets.)
WOW – your cheesy asparagus recipe was amazing — I gave it a try tonight and I loved it but even my picky husband loved it – it was easy to make and it was amazing to eat — I will come back to your website for further recipes – THANK YOU !!!!!
Awesome looks good and sounds good to me I gotta make it.
Favourite!! I added fresh parm on top to serve.
It made a little less than I thought it would. It turned out really good though, was quick and easy to make too! My roommate and fiancee loved it!
This was wonderful! Even got my nonveggie eating son to eat 4! Fantastic, simple, easy, and delicious! Thank you!