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
This looks sooo good!
Thanks! They taste pretty great too 🙂
Aparagus… one of my favorite veggies! Always fun to find new ways to prepare it! Thank you for sharing at the Fiesta Friday table!
FIVE STARS!!! Best fast asparagus recipe ever!!
So good and easy to make! Thank you!
Made this recipe, nothing can be said but excellent!
Thanks, Glenda! So glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for taking the time to come back and leave your feedback.
Soooo good! Thanks for the recipe. Making it again tonight with pork roast and mashed potatoes and gravy. I know a bit on the unhealthy side but……asparagus is good for us. Thank you.
I’m just learning to like asparagus and I think roasted is the best way to eat it! Can’t wait to try this cheesy version! I’m teaching my 4 year old to like it too😊 She was a little skeptical until she tried some and decided she liked it!
I made this asparagus dish last night for supper. It was delicious! My husband who is not a big asparagus fan loved it! It is a quick and simple dish that is easy to prepare. I will definitely make this again and again.
I wasn’t particularly a fan of asparagus either, but this dish was a game changer for me too! Even without the cheese, it’s irresistible 🙂
My new favorite! I do add just a little bacon grease with the oil… can’t help myself!
I just found this recipe. It sounds delish! I’m going to make it this week. Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing it! Debbe’💞
Made this last week and couldn’t wait to make it again. Love it!
This is delicious, I’ve made it several times, including on the grill. After grilling it over the coals, then I put it in pan, add the cheeses, then I place the pan on the grill to melt the cheese. The grill is extra work, but it’s worth it!
Could you use frozen asparagus? Have a freezer full!
Yes, Joyce- you absolutely can!
We love this recipe . We dice up pancetta on it it turns crispy and its good enough as a meal in itself.
This was amazingly good, the hubby loved it! Will make it again
Wow this looks soo good!! I have to make it!! I 💜 asparagus soo this is another fast way to make it…would be great with ham, chicken, baked salmon&a roast beef!! I hope to try it soon😀Thank you in advance😀🌸
Hi! This looks amazing! I don’t have mozzarella in the house but I have provolone and parmesan! Will that work, do ya think? I am going to try this tomorrow for dinner with pork chops and potatoes! Thanks!
I’d use the provolone! It should work just fine, and taste great. This will pair perfectly with pork & potatoes 🙂
I’m making this recipe for the 2nd time this week!! It’s sooo delish! And husband/kids love it, too;) My MIL raved about it when I made it for her, and she’s not one to freely give out compliments 😜
Loved it and I don’t even like asparagus!!!!
I didn’t have mozarella so used mature cheddar with the Parmesan which was really tasty
Thank you for the recipe we really enjoyed
I came across this recipe yesterday. This was hands down the best asparagus I have e er made. Than you for sharing
We love asparagus simply steamed. This recipe was excellent! It was easy to prepare and worth the extra step.
We love asparagus and usually steam it. I tried this and my husband and I loved it. I will definitely make this again. The only thing I changed was the Parmesan cheese. I only had a blend of Parmesan Romano Asiago cheese and it was delicious.
Going to make this this week. Looks absolutely divine. Thanks for recipe!
Thanks, Jane- hope you enjoyed it!
Delicious! Almost didn’t make it because of the horrible looking sheet pan! If you are going to display this to the world, at least use pans that are clean and appealing. Ick! It’s not like an iron skillet where it gets better with age. Sorry, but it really looks horrible. Takes away from the recipe!
Made this last night …. was out of this world ! Will never boil asparagus again. Read the reviews ….. loved the looks of the ick sheet pan. I could have licked it clean ,,,, thanks for a great recipe.