Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus (Sheet Pan Recipe)
Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus is a delicious way to get everyone to eat their veggies! This hearty side dish is made on a single pan, within 20 minutes, and comes out perfect every single time!
Asparagus is like Brussels sprouts.
It gets a bad rap for a veggie that can be delicious if it’s cooked properly.
Like Brussels, if it’s just steamed or boiled, it’s not at its best.
But if you roast it and add some other flavors like cheese and garlic you get absolute perfection that will turn even the biggest veggie hater into a fan of this green powerhouse.
And this cheesy garlic roasted asparagus is just the dish to change the mind of any asparagus naysayer!
Roasting it allows the natural sugars in the veggie to caramelize and mellows it out.
And adding cheese and garlic to the mix is almost always a good idea.
Plus this whole thing can be yours with just a single sheet pan and 20 minutes.
That’s pretty dang good if I do say so myself!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Asparagus– Fresh asparagus with the woody ends trimmed or snapped off
- Olive oil– Go for olive oil for flavor over any other light colored oil
- Garlic– Minced
- Salt and pepper– To taste
- Cheese– Shredded mozzarella and shredded Parmesan
How to Make
Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus is so easy to make!
Just spread the asparagus out into an even single layer on a large sheet pan.
Then whisk together the oil and garlic in a small bowl until combined.
Pour the garlic oil out over the asparagus and toss the asparagus until it’s completely coated.
Spread it back out into an even, single layer.
Season the asparagus with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake at 425 for 15 minutes, or until the asparagus has become tender, but not yet wilted.
Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the cheeses evenly out over the asparagus.
Then return it to the oven, baking an extra 2 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
Turn the broiler on, and broil just until the cheese bubbles and begins to turn golden brown.
Serve and enjoy!
What to Serve with Roasted Asparagus:
With such a delicious side dish, you’ll want an equally delicious main dish.
It pairs well with almost any main be it fish like Crab Stuffed Salmon (Costco Copycat), chicken dishes, beef, or pork.
Other ideas for parings include:
- Salisbury steak
- Crockpot chicken and gravy
- Chicken marsala and rice casserole
- Chicken and dumpling casserole
- Crockpot Pork and Rice
- Copy Cat Cracker Barrel Roast Beef
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or in a hot oven until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- You can snap the woody ends of the asparagus off without cutting just by bending the asparagus spear just above the white part.
- I recommend using more freshly ground black pepper than salt since the Parmesan is salty.
- Don’t substitute the minced garlic for garlic powder. The garlic is one of the main flavors and substituting it will change the flavor profile.
Other Side Dishes
Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus is the perfect side dish for any number of meals.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other side dishes?
Try these:
- Braised Celery
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Gratin
- Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
- Crispy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
- Brown Sugar Roasted Pineapple Chunks
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Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus (Sheet Pan Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, ends snapped off
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spread the asparagus, evenly, in a single layer on a large sheet pan.1 lb fresh asparagus, ends snapped off
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and garlic until evenly combined. Pour the mixture evenly out over the veggies. Using your hands, toss the asparagus just until completely coated. Spread back out into an even, single layer.3 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- Liberally salt & pepper the asparagus. I recommend more freshly ground black pepper than salt.salt & pepper, to taste
- Bake at 425 for 15 minutes, or until the asparagus has become tender, but not yet wilted.
- Carefully take the pan from the oven, sprinkle the cheeses evenly out over the asparagus. Return to the oven, baking an extra 2 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Turn the broiler on, and broil just until the cheese bubbles and begins to turn golden brown.
- Serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can snap the woody ends of the asparagus off without cutting just by bending the asparagus spear just above the white part.
- I recommend using more freshly ground black pepper than salt since the Parmesan is salty.
- Don't substitute the minced garlic for garlic powder. The garlic is one of the main flavors and substituting it will change the flavor profile.
Nutrition
recipe adapted from Cafe Delites
Fantastic recipe. I will cut the oil in half but this was so good. We squeezed a little fresh lemon on the asparagus and it was excellent.
It was so delicious
It tasted fantastic!
This is delicious and so easy. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
We are looking forward to making this recipe today for our Thanksgiving dinner. We love the look of the asparagus fresh from the from the oven, sheet pan and all! This sheet pan is a sign of a seasoned cook! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Asparagus has never been my forte, but this recipe was a slam dunk. Thanks for saving me from Bad Asparagus Land. 😀
I love asparagus. This looks tasty! I’ve never thought to put parmesan on it.
This is my favorite recipe! We have asparagus maybe every other week and this is THE recipe for baked asparagus.I was never a fan of asparagus until I tried this recipe. I’m not the greatest cook but every time I make this it turns out superb! My husband loves it!
Awesome!!! I made it with honey garlic salmon. WOW what a combo!a Thanks!
Yummy!
Delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
Delicious!!!!!
This was amazing! Thanks for sharing.
made this a couple of weeks ago and it is super easy and super delicious.
making it again tonight
This is a great recipe! And so easy! Everyone loved it….. Thank you!
Taste great
I made this as a side to Tilapia tonight and the flavor was great! I will definitely make it again, except I think I’m not going to do the broiler part next time. I want to see how the cheese turns out differently. I plan on sharing the recipe. Thanks!
We loved it. I did add thinly sliced onions with the asparagus. yummy. Iididn’t broil the cheese, I just put the cheese on and back in the oven.
This is our only asparagus recipe! It is so easy and so very delicious!! We like Asiago Parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella cheese. This recipe is so easy and soooo yummy! Thank you!
I’m so happy you love it as much as we do :) And that cheese would be a delicious substitution!
Steakhouse worthy! Simple and incredible
It is, without a doubt, the easiest and most delicious Asparagus recipe out there. Thanks!
The asparagus was cooked perfectly. I didn’t care for the amount of oil and the amount of cheese. It was too greasy. I’ll try it again but will reduce both of those ingredients.