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Parmesan Crusted Baked Asparagus

Parmesan Crusted Baked Asparagus

Parmesan Crusted Baked Asparagus brings a flavorful twist to a yummy vegetable. A tender, cheesy side dish, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb medium thick asparagus washed, dried and wood ends removed
  • salt to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
  • 0.5 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons melted butter (sub with olive oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional), chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly coat baking sheet with nonstick spray or oil.
  • In a large mixing bowl, salt and pepper asparagus. Drizzle with oil.
  • In a medium bowl mix together parmesan cheese, melted butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning and lemon juice.
  • Transfer asparagus to baking sheet, topped with breadcrumbs mixture.
  • Bake about 10 minutes until asparagus are tender. Broil asparagus for 2 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Keep an eye on them the whole time. Sprinkle with parsley. And top with extra parmesan, if desired.
  • Serve warm with herb crusted pork roast and honey glazed carrots to complete your meal.

Notes

If you wanted to substitute the asparagus for another vegetable, only the cooking time will vary. The larger the vegetable, the longer the cooking time. Nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 284mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1123IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 3mg
Keyword asparagus, cheesy, healthy snack, Parmesan Crusted Baked Asparagus, side dish, vegetable
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