Easy Creamy Baked Asparagus
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this **Easy Creamy Baked Asparagus**, a luscious blend of tender baked asparagus smothered in a velvety homemade Parmesan sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella and a golden breadcrumb crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this quick and simple recipe combines fresh, crisp asparagus with a buttery roux-based cream sauce enhanced by garlic powder and black pepper for a flawless balance of flavor. Finished with a bubbly, cheesy topping and a crunchy breadcrumb layer, this dish bakes to perfection in just 25 minutes. Pair it with roasted meats or serve it as a satisfying vegetarian centerpiece that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Wash and trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly to form a roux.
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture thickens into a creamy sauce.
Season the sauce with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the asparagus in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the sauce-covered asparagus.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, and the asparagus is tender.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.6 g | 203% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 3302 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 68.2 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1687 mg | 130% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1340 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
