Cheesy Baked Asparagus: The Ultimate Side Dish!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1poundfresh asparagus, trimmed

  • 1cuphalf-and-half

  • 2teaspoonscornstarch

  • 1teaspoonItalian seasoning

  • ½teaspoonground mustard

  • ¼teaspoonred pepper flakes (Optional)

  • 1cupshredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow baking dish.

  3. Whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture over asparagus and swirl the dish so that liquid coats the bottom of the dish.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is soft and cheese sauce starts to bubble, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories113
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
7g
9%
Saturated Fat
5g
23%
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
178mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
8g
15%
Vitamin C
4mg
4%
Calcium
215mg
17%
Iron
1mg
8%
Potassium
177mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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