Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
Yield 10 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite vegetable dish that is easy to prepare. —Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup chopped cashews
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; add cream, salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella, cashews and Parmesan cheese. Bake until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 261 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite vegetable dish that is easy to prepare. —Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
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