Baked Asparagus with Cheese Sauce

Asparagus baked to tender perfection and blanketed in cheese for a side dish that is simple enough for a busy weeknight meal yet elegant enough to serve to company.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 113 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow baking dish.

Step 3

Whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture over asparagus and swirl the dish so that the liquid coats the bottom of the dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is soft and cheese sauce starts to bubble, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.