Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Name: Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press; 0.25 teaspoon freshly cracked mixed peppercorns; 1.5 cups shredded Gouda cheese; freshly cracked Himalayan pink salt to taste

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These asparagus spears are easy and quick to make. You will have no trouble at all getting your kids to eat their veggies with these cheesy, melty asparagus spears. Adults love them too!

Submitted by Yoly

Published on April 25, 2019

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked mixed peppercorns
1 ½ cups shredded Gouda cheese
freshly cracked Himalayan pink salt to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread out asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil, fresh garlic, and cracked peppercorns. Toss to coat evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Spread Gouda cheese down the center of the asparagus spears and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with pink Himalayan salt.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

246	Calories
19g	Fat
6g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 246
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 51mg	17%
Sodium 451mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g	28%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Calcium 347mg	27%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 295mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.