Garlic Cheese Asparagus
Perfectly roasted Garlic Cheese Asparagus is baked to perfection and coated with a creamy cheese sauce that is made with Parmesan and cheddar cheeses. This easy recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes and offers a great combination of healthy, yet delicious.
Servings: 6
Calories: 203kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds fresh asparagus trimmed
- 3 ½ Tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 ounces aged white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup fresh Parmesan cheese finely shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a (15’x10”) sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss asparagus in the mixture, and spread onto the prepared sheet pan. ( tops all facing the same direction)
- Roast for 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is “crisp-tender” – remove from oven and set aside.
- Set broiler to high.
- In a pan on the stovetop bring milk to a simmer.
- Combine cheddar cheese and flour.
- To the milk whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the cheddar cheese mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Spoon the cheese down the center of the asparagus, sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top.
- Broil 4-5 minutes or until cheese becomes golden brown.
- Garnish with bread crumbs if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 372mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g