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Baked Asparagus with Cheese Sauce Recipe

Baked Asparagus with Cheese Sauce Recipe - 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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Arleena Young

Ingredients

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

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.