Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Cheesy baked asparagus is an easy and delicious vegetable side dish! Fresh asparagus is roasted in the oven with garlic and olive oil, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese. It’s low carb, keto-friendly, and tastes amazing with just a few simple ingredients!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus (ends trimmed)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. 2Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. 3Place the asparagus in the baking dish in a single layer.
4. 4In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Pour the garlic oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly.
6. 6Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the asparagus is bright green and tender.
7. 7Remove from the oven, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, then broil for 4–5 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
8. 8Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately!