Baked Parmesan Asparagus
Baked Parmesan Asparagus is a cheesy side dish made with fresh asparagus & parmesan cream sauce. Easy baked asparagus topped with bread crumbs and butter for a toasty crunch.
Servings: 8
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus, woody ends removed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated and divided
- 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted and divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º F
- Place asparagus in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Combine heavy cream, half of the parmesan and butter. Pour over the asparagus.
- Bake the cream and asparagus in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the asparagus is just tender.
- While the asparagus is baking, combine the breadcrumbs, remaining butter and parmesan. Mix until well combined.
- Remove the asparagus from the oven and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture. Place back in the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1417IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg