Cheesy Crispy Baked Asparagus | Easy Summer Side Dish

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Healthy side dishes don’t have to be difficult to make. Asparagus is a delicious side that is easier to make than you think with this fail-proof recipe. This cheesy crispy baked asparagus is amazing and takes zero effort on your part.

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I seriously love asparagus. I could eat it all day. In fact, I don’t even mind the canned stuff. Of course, fresh is always the best kind.

Even if you’re not a big asparagus fan, you will be after you try this recipe. The crispy edges and salty cheese take the vegetable to a whole new level.

 

Baked asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet

Ingredients

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400° F.

Step 2

First, cut the ends off of your asparagus stalks. This ensures the ends aren’t too tough to chew.

 

Fresh asparagus on parchment lined baking sheet

Step 3

Add half of your trimmer asparagus in a layer on a 12×24 cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

 

Fresh asparagus on parchment lined baking sheet drizzled with oil, salt, and pepper

Step 4

Next, drizzle olive oil over the asparagus.

 

Cheese topped fresh asparagus on a parchment lined baking sheet

Step 5

Add a dash of salt and pepper to the asparagus and top with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.

 

Cheese topped fresh asparagus on a parchment lined baking sheet

Step 6

Then add the remaining asparagus to the pan with the stalks facing opposite the first layer.

Step 7

Again, drizzle the stalks with olive oil.

Step 8

Finish seasoning by adding another dash of salt and pepper.

 

Cheese topped fresh asparagus on a parchment lined baking sheet

Step 9

Top everything off with your remaining shredded cheese.

 

Baked asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet

Step 10

Bake your asparagus for 25 minutes or until the ends have darkened.

 

Baked asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet

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The mixture of crunch and tenderness with this cheesy crispy baked asparagus gives a fresh new spin on a summer classic. The ease of the recipe makes it a new favorite for mom. The melted cheese makes it a family favorite for everyone else.

2 out of my 3 little ones even request it. (It is still a struggle with the veggie hater… but I refuse to give up!)

It is the perfect side dish for summer grilling and pitch-ins. Pair it with delicious kabobs like these Spicy Pomegranate Pineapple Chicken Skewers for a summer menu home run!

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