CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS - MELISSASSOUTHERNSTYLEKITCHEN.COM

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This oven roasted Cheesy Baked Asparagus is a decadent yet easy, side dish that will elevate your side dish meal options year-round.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-3 lbs asparagus (ends trimmed)
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3/4 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
1/2 tsp onion powder
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups low moisture mozzarella cheese or monterey jack or Gruyere
1/2 cup french fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Arrange asparagus in dish. Some may overlap. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan, onion powder and garlic. Pour evenly over asparagus.
  • Sprinkle top with remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, sprinkle the top with french fried onions. Continue to bake another 5 minutes or until crisp tender and bubbly. Bake longer for softer texture.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve, drizzled with sauce.

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