Smothered Asparagus: Discover a Delicious Recipe!
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A delicious recipe for smothered asparagus, featuring a creamy cheese topping and roasted to perfection.
- Author: Lorenzo Bonucci
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- While the asparagus is roasting, mix together the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and breadcrumbs in a small bowl until well combined.
- Remove the asparagus from the oven and pour the cheese mixture evenly over the top.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- You can substitute the Parmesan cheese with shredded mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg