Description
Loaded Asparagus with Cheese and Beef Bits is a delightful and comforting dish that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh asparagus with gooey cheeses and crispy beef bits. It's a perfect blend of healthy and indulgent, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Fresh Asparagus
1/2 cup Beef Bits
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Wash the asparagus thoroughly, pat dry, and trim the woody ends. Lay them in a single layer on the baking sheet
- Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Toss to coat evenly
- Roast the asparagus for 8 to 10 minutes until tender-crisp
- Remove from the oven and pile on the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the beef bits over the cheese
- Return to the oven for another 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly browned
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving
Notes
For extra flavor, try roasting the asparagus with smashed garlic or finishing with fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg