Blue Cheese Asparagus
A quick and easy side dish featuring tender asparagus baked with a creamy, tangy blue cheese topping.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed
- 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.1 pound asparagus
- Spread the asparagus in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese evenly over the asparagus.1 pound asparagus
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp and the blue cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
This dish pairs well with grilled meats or fish, or can be served as a light vegetarian appetizer.