Description
This Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy fresh asparagus, baked to tender perfection with a creamy mayonnaise coating and a savory parmesan cheese topping, enhanced by garlic powder and paprika for a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus
- 1½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
Topping
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- â…“ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for roasting the asparagus evenly.
- Prepare the Asparagus: Place the trimmed asparagus evenly in a lightly greased 9x13x2-inch baking dish to allow for uniform cooking without sticking.
- Apply Toppings: Spread the mayonnaise evenly over the asparagus spears, then sprinkle grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika uniformly over the mayonnaise to create a flavorful crust.
- Bake: Bake the asparagus uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the asparagus is tender and the cheese topping is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh asparagus, trimming the woody ends for best texture.
- Mayonnaise helps retain moisture and adds a creamy texture to the spears.
- Adjust garlic powder and paprika to taste for desired seasoning level.
- For a crisper topping, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Can be served warm as a side dish to meats, poultry, or fish.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently.
