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Salt and pepper asparagus with mozzarella cheese on a serving plate.

Cheesy Salt and Pepper Asparagus

Diana
Roasted asparagus topped with mozzarella and broiled to perfection—salty, cheesy, and impossible to resist.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 169
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Course Asparagus, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for finishing
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven. Heat the oven to 425 F.
  • Prep the asparagus. Trim the asparagus, cutting or snapping off the woody ends. Arrange the spears on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the asparagus with oil and toss with the kosher salt and coarse-ground pepper.
    Preparing aspagagus to roast on a baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake. Roast the asparagus for about 10 to 12 minutes or until just tender. Remove the asparagus to a rack and set the oven to broil.
  • Broil. Top the asparagus with the mozzarella cheese and place it back in the oven. Broil for 1 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melty and browned in places.
    Salt and pepper asparagus with broiled mozzarella cheese topping.
  • Plate and serve. Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate and finish with a light sprinkle of kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper.
    Salt and pepper asparagus with mozzarella cheese on a serving plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1047IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword mozzarella cheese, roasted asparagus
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