Cheesy Baked Asparagus

These asparagus spears with melted Gouda cheese are easy and quick to make. Kids - and adults - will love to eat their veggies with these cheesy, melty asparagus spears.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 246 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press
• freshly cracked Himalayan pink salt to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly cracked mixed peppercorns
• 1.5 cups shredded Gouda cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Spread out asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil, fresh garlic, and cracked peppercorns. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven.

Step 4

Spread Gouda cheese down the center of the asparagus spears and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with pink Himalayan salt.

Step 5

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.