Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan (Divine Asparagus) – only 5 ingredients! Asparagus stalks, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika. Ready to eat in 20 minutes. We make this at least once a week! Our FAVORITE asparagus recipe!! Low-carb and gluten-free.
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Asparagus is one of our favorite summer sides. It is SO easy to make and it always tastes delicious. This Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese just might be our favorite asparagus recipe. It is super simple to make and it is loaded with great flavor. This is our go-to weeknight side dish. It goes with everything! Bonus – it is low-carb, keto-friendly, AND gluten-free.
How to Make Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
This side dish is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Snap the woody ends of the asparagus spears off and place them in a single layer in a baking pan or rimmed baking sheet. Spread mayonnaise over the asparagus. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Bake in a preheated oven until tender.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- Make sure to trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears. The thick bottom part of the spear is white or light purple in color. It is tough and not meant to be eaten. Use a knife to quickly cut the tough ends off before adding the spears to the baking dish.
- When possible, choose a bunch of asparagus where the stalks are about the same diameter.
- Depending on the size of the asparagus, you will need one or two bundles.
- I recommend using a full-fat mayonnaise. Lower calories mayonnaise does not work well in this recipe.
- I prefer Duke’s or Hellmann’s Mayonnaise.
- Variations:
- Add a drizzle of olive oil over the asparagus.
- Top the asparagus with some panko breadcrumbs or bread crumbs tossed with melted butter.
- Add some lemon slices on top.
- Can Asparagus Parmesan be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What to Serve with Baked Asparagus Recipe
This is the perfect side dish to go with pork chops, steak, grilled chicken, and casseroles. It is equally delicious with some parmesan risotto, eggs, and quiche. We’ve been making this at least once a week this summer. SO good! It is great for dinner parties too! It looks “fancy” but it is so easy!
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Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Ingredients:
- 1½ pounds fresh asparagus trimmed
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp garlic powder or to taste
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Place asparagus in a lightly greased 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
- Spread mayonnaise over asparagus. Sprinkle parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika over mayonnaise.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes:
- Make sure to trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears. The thick bottom part of the spear is white or light purple in color. It is tough and not meant to be eaten. Use a knife to quickly cut the tough ends off before adding the spears to the baking dish.
- When possible, choose a bunch of asparagus where the stalks are about the same diameter.
- Depending on the size of the asparagus, you will need one or two bundles.
- Variations:
- Add a drizzle of olive oil over the asparagus.
- Top the asparagus with some panko breadcrumbs tossed with melted butter.
- Add some lemon slices on top.
- Can Asparagus Parmesan be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Steph
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Delious recipe! Thanks for sharing. Definitely a keeper and 👍
So yummy! We ate the whole pan. I did substitute ranch dressing for the mayo and used shredded Italian cheese. It was scrumptious!
Your reply kills. Ranch dressing and Italian cheese
You didn’t even make the recipe then! What a dip head! Lol lol
Ranch is mayo, dipface.
So so good! My husband and I have made this just about every weekend since we tried it for the first time a few months ago. I highly recommend this recipe! So delicious!!!
Have you ever tried this with Hellman’s reduced fat Mayo?
Could you use canned asparagus? Trying to find a way to use it.
Can you also do this with fresh green beans cuz I have some of both left. Was gonna mix a dish with green beans and asparagus.
yes
I luv, luv, luv this dish. I put it in the grull last night & my fiancé loved me more than ever for making it.
– Richie S.
The Millennial King
Orlando, FL
I use this recipe with chicken, so excited to try it with asparagus! I usually throw some panko on top for a little extra crunch.
I’ll have to try this with chicken – sounds yummy!
Could you mix 1/2 & 1/2 sour cream or plain yogurt instead of all mayo. Thank you
OMG, That was so good!!! I never write reviews but that was an AMAZING recipe. Only if you like mayonaise I suppose but I do and I LOVED it.
Delicious. One of the best recipes we’ve had for asparagus. My Husband loved it and he isn’t all that crazy about it. Thanks
Love this recipe! So easy and low carb! I use smoked paprika and garlic powder! Will definitely make it again!
I made two pans of this for a church potluck today, and it was a huge hit! Someone even poured the juice out as gravy after the asparagus was gone! I added a half tablespoon of lemon pepper in the topping, because I like lemon with asparagus.
lemon pepper sounds perfect! I'll try that next time. Glad to hear it was a hit!