Ingredients
1.5 lbs (680g) asparagus, woody ends removed 🌿
1 small onion, sliced thin 🧅
1/2 cup (125ml) of broth (vegetable, chicken, beef…) 🍲
8oz (225g) cream cheese, at room temperature 🧀
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 🧀
1 cup shredded cheese of your choice (mozzarella and asiago mix suggested) 🧀
3 large cloves of garlic, minced (or 1–2 tablespoons garlic powder) 🧄
1/2 teaspoon of salt and freshly cracked pepper 🧂
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
Red chili pepper flakes, optional 🌶️
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish 🌿
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with oil or spray. 🔥
2️⃣ Arrange asparagus in the baking dish and top with onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red chili pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper. 🍽️
3️⃣ In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese and broth. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the asparagus. Sprinkle with more spices if desired. Top with parmesan and shredded cheese. 🧀
4️⃣ Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and just beginning to get tender. Grill or broil for the last 2 minutes to crisp up the cheese. Serve the baked asparagus gratin immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy! 🍴🌿
Note: If you prefer more tender asparagus, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes before baking. This works well especially when asparagus is thicker. 🌱
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 15min
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 Kcal