Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Cheesy Baked Asparagus is a savory side dish with the right balance of cheese and asparagus.

Prep Time: 10 mins   Cook Time: 25 mins

Our Cheesy Baked Asparagus is a savory side dish. It is part of our healthy weight loss program meal plan. One serving is 2.75 proteins and 0.4 tsp of sugar, and this recipe makes 4 servings. This Cheesy Baked Asparagus recipe can be vegetarian by omitting the bacon.

Recipe

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 16 oz asparagus trimmed
  • 6 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat oven
    Heat oven to 400.
  2. Toss
    Toss asparagus with oil and salt.
  3. Layer
    Place half of the Asparagus in an 8x8 baking dish. Top with half of the cheese, bacon, and garlic. Repeat layers.
  4. Bake
    Bake for 25 minutes and sprinkle with red pepper flakes
  5. Serve
    Serve warm. The recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Info:

Serving Size: 1/4 of total prepared ingredients