Cheesy Baked Asparagus is quick, garlicky, and delightfully simple! Asparagus is seasoned before being roasted, covered with Havarti cheese, returned to the oven and baked once more just to get the cheese nice and melty.
Cheesy Baked Asparagus
This has pretty quickly become the only way Iโve been eating asparagus lately. The deliciously seasoned, tender, oven-roasted asparagus served beneath a blanket of melted Havarti cheese is usually better than whatever entree itโs served next to! It feels fancy, but itโs secretly so easy to toss together with simple ingredients. This is the best recipe to whip out when you have dinner guests over and want to show off without breaking a sweat! Oh, and donโt forget to garnish with a fresh pop of dill on top. It compliments the cheese in the BEST way!
Enjoy more easy asparagus recipes like roasted asparagus, creamy asparagus soup, and roasted asparagus pasta salad.ย
What should I serve with cheesy baked asparagus?
This is the kind of evergreen side dish that you can make year-round and serve with just about any entree! Serve it next to a baked chicken breast or air fryer salmon on a regular weeknight. Itโs also fabulous as part of your holiday spread!ย
How to Make Cheesy Baked Asparagus
- Prepare. Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF.ย
- Season the asparagus. Toss the asparagus in a baking pan with the olive oil and seasonings.ย ย
- First roast. Roast for 6-8 minutes until just beginning to soften.ย
- Add cheese and roast again. Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle the cheese evenly over the asparagus, and return to the oven for 4-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the asparagus is tender.ย
- Enjoy! Sprinkle with the dill and serve with lemon wedges if desired.ย ย
Storing
Wait for the asparagus to totally cool off before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, I recommend popping it back in the oven or air fryer! The microwave tends to dry out the asparagus, but it works in a pinch. I donโt recommend freezing this cheesy asparagus.
Ingredient Notes
- Asparagus – I like to use asparagus on the thinner side for this recipe. If your asparagus is thicker, thatโs okay, but you may need to increase the cook time a bit.ย
- Olive Oil – Avocado oil also works just fine.ย
- Seasonings – I like to keep things simple with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Use kosher or flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper for the best flavor. Sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes if you want a little heat!ย
- Harvati Cheese – Feel free to sub this with mozzarella or Gruyere if preferred.ย
- Fresh Chopped Dill – Optional, but I LOVE the way it compliments the cheese!ย
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Fresh asparagus trimmed
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 Cup Shredded Havarti cheese
- 1 Tbsp Fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Toss the asparagus in a square 8-inch or 8×5-inch baking pan with the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast for 6-8 minutes until just beginning to soften.
- Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle the cheese evenly over the asparagus, and return to the oven for 4-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the asparagus is tender.
- Sprinkle with the dill and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
This cheesy baked asparagus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
