Asparagus is one of those delightful vegetables that can be prepared in a variety of ways. While some people like to steam it, I find that baking it with a layer of crunchy, golden-brown Parmesan cheese makes for a much more exciting side dish.
This recipe for Crispy Parmesan Asparagus is a wonderful way to add a great flavor and texture to asparagus. It is perfect for dinner parties or to add more zing to your usual asparagus-laden side dishes.
What is the best way to make this dish? Firstly, gather the ingredients. You will need two bunches of fresh asparagus, some olive oil, a generous helping of Parmesan cheese, one tablespoon of garlic powder, one teaspoon of dried oregano and some freshly ground pepper.
When the ingredients are ready, preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash and trim the asparagus and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oiled aluminum foil. Place the asparagus on the baking sheet in a single layer, making sure there is some space in between each spear.
Once the asparagus is ready, sprinkle it generously with Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Drizzle the olive oil over the top and sprinkle the oregano and pepper. The Parmesan and garlic powder should be evenly distributed.
Bake the asparagus in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the Parmesan cheese is golden-brown and bubbly. Once cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the asparagus to cool.
Crispy Parmesan asparagus can be served as a side dish for a variety of meats or fish or even as a delicious appetizer. It is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that will delight guests at your next dinner party.
Ingredients:
• 2 bunches of fresh asparagus
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Freshly ground pepper
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Wash and trim the asparagus and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oiled aluminum foil.
3. Place the asparagus on the baking sheet in a single layer, making sure there is some space in between each spear.
4. Sprinkle the asparagus generously with Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
5. Drizzle the olive oil over the top and sprinkle the oregano and pepper.
6. Bake the asparagus in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the Parmesan cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the asparagus to cool.
This simple, yet satisfying recipe for Crispy Parmesan Asparagus is sure to be a hit! The crunchy Parmesan and garlic infuse the asparagus with a wonderful flavor. No matter what kind of meal you’re serving, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Enjoy!
