Easy Creamy Baked Asparagus

Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this **Easy Creamy Baked Asparagus**, a luscious blend of tender baked asparagus smothered in a velvety homemade Parmesan sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella and a golden breadcrumb crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this quick and simple recipe combines fresh, crisp asparagus with a buttery roux-based cream sauce enhanced by garlic powder and black pepper for a flawless balance of flavor. Finished with a bubbly, cheesy topping and a crunchy breadcrumb layer, this dish bakes to perfection in just 25 minutes. Pair it with roasted meats or serve it as a satisfying vegetarian centerpiece that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

Wash and trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly to form a roux.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture thickens into a creamy sauce.

Step 5

Season the sauce with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Step 6

Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the asparagus in the baking dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the sauce-covered asparagus.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, and the asparagus is tender.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(939.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1239.0

Total Fat 80.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 208.1mg	0%
Sodium 3302.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 68.2g	0%

Vitamin D 111.8IU	0%
Calcium 1687.3mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 1339.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.2%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 21.2%