Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus (Sheet Pan Recipe) (2024)

Published by Meaghan on March 27, 2024 | last updated on March 27, 2024.

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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recipe adapted from Cafe Delites