Cheesy Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Cheesy Asparagus — Even picky eaters will LOVE asparagus when it’s roasted with onions and covered with melted CHEESE!! A fast and EASY side that’s perfect for busy weeknights!!

Cheesy Baked Asparagus

If you have some picky eaters in your house or people who ‘don’t like vegetables’ or aren’t fond of asparagus, I can almost guarantee they will like it when it’s roasted with red onions and covered with cheese.

Take advantage of springtime asparagus while you can. This is a perfect fast and easy side dish that’s ready in 20 minutes.

Or if you’re like me and love both roasted vegetables + cheese, then this is a meal unto its own. Low carb and naturally gluten-free, the asparagus is crisp-tender, the red onion imparts extra flavor, and the cheesy is ooey and gooey.

What’s in This Cheesy Asparagus? 

To make this oven baked asparagus, you’ll need:

• Asparagus
• Red onion
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt and pepper
• Shredded mozzarella cheese

How to Roast Asparagus 

Preheat your oven to 425ºF, then line a baking tray with foil. Add the trimmed asparagus and sliced onions to the baking tray, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. I like to use my hands to distribute the oil evenly. 

Roast the asparagus until crisp-tender, then sprinkle with cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted. 

How Long to Roast Asparagus 

The asparagus will first need to roast for roughly 12 to 15 minutes until crisp-tender, then it’ll need an additional 5 minutes or so in the oven to melt the cheese. 

Can I Use Another Type of Cheese?

Of course! Use whatever shredded cheese you think would pair nicely with oven baked asparagus. 

Tips for Making Cheesy Asparagus

I seasoned my cheesy baked asparagus simply with salt and pepper, but you’re welcome to use your favorite seasoning blend instead. 

Be careful not to over cook the asparagus in the oven. You want the asparagus to retain some of its bite, otherwise it’ll turn to mush. 

Lastly, you can either roast the asparagus normally after you’ve sprinkled on the cheese, or you can pop it under the broiler if you prefer your cheese to be more golden browned rather than simply just melted. If you’re using the broiler, keep a very close eye on things since food can burn very quickly under the broiler.

More Roasted Vegetable Side Dishes:

ALL OF MY ASPARAGUS RECIPES! 

Rainbow Roasted Vegetables – Trying to eat more vegetables? Seeing the rainbow should do the trick!! Fast, easy, and as healthy as it gets!

Parmesan Balsamic Roasted Broccoli – Even people who don’t like to eat their veggies will love broccoli prepared this way! Easy, healthy, and full of flavor from the balsamic and Parmesan!

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Think you don’t like Brussels sprouts? The balsamic glaze on these will change your mind! Best Brussels sprouts ever! Fast, easy, and accidentally healthy!

Herb-Roasted Tri-Colored Carrots – Lightly caramelized around the edges, crisp-tender in the center, and seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and parsley! A trusty side that you’ll make again and again for holidays or easy weeknight dinners!

Honey Orange Roasted Carrots – A fast, EASY, and holiday-friendly side dish everyone will love!! The honey orange glaze adds such great FLAVOR and really jazzes up roasted carrots!!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts {Two Ways In One} – An EASY way to try TWO different versions of Brussels Sprouts in one!! There’s Sweet and Spicy Sprouts AND Traditional Roasted Sprouts! So different and both SO GOOD!!