Baked Asparagus with Cheese Sauce

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Baked Asparagus with Cheese Sauce

Baked Asparagus with Cheese Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    18

Tender asparagus spears, enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce and baked to golden perfection. This dish is an elegant yet effortless side, perfect for both weeknight dinners and sophisticated gatherings.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    5 g
  • Cholesterol
    25 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    178 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow baking dish. Ensure they are in a single layer for even cooking. (2 minutes)

03

Step

In a separate bowl, whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese until well combined and smooth. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Pour the cheese sauce mixture evenly over the asparagus, gently swirling the dish to ensure the sauce coats the bottom and sides of the baking dish. (1 minute)

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the asparagus is tender and the cheese sauce is bubbly and lightly golden, approximately 15 minutes. (15 minutes)

06

Step

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using Gruyere or Fontina cheese in addition to or instead of mozzarella.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch to 1 tablespoon.
A squeeze of lemon juice after baking adds a bright, fresh note.
Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower.

Marilyne Nolan

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)

  • Oswaldo Brown

    Jun 7, 2025

    This recipe was so easy and delicious! My family loved it.

  • Kaley Halvorson

    Jun 4, 2025

    Next time I will add bacon!

  • Lenore Mcglynn

    May 17, 2025

    I added a pinch of garlic powder to the sauce and it was amazing!

  • Werner Daugherty

    May 5, 2025

    The cheese sauce was a little thin at first, but it thickened up perfectly after resting.

  • Aubree Cummerata

    Apr 24, 2025

    I used a mix of mozzarella and provolone, and it turned out great!

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