Alfredo Baked Asparagus
Asparagus turns out tender crisp in the oven and then gets coated in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. This is a decadent side dish that is sure to turn anyone into an asparagus lover!
Servings 4
Calories 203kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Add the asparagus, olive oil, garlic salt, and pepper to the baking dish and stir to coat the asparagus in the oil and seasoning. Spread asparagus in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp.
- While the asparagus is baking, heat the cream, butter, and cream cheese over medium heat in a small sauce pan, stirring often to prevent burning.
- Once the mixture is hot and the cream cheese has melted, remove from the heat and whisk in the Parmesan until the cheese has fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the alfredo sauce over the asparagus down the center of the pan, covering the middle portions of the asparagus and leaving the tips and ends uncovered, and return to the oven for 4-5 minutes, until asparagus is as tender as you’d like.
- Sprinkle with additional cracked black pepper before serving.
Notes
To trim the asparagus, take one spear in your hand and gently bend near the bottom until it breaks. Use this as a guide to trim off the ends of the rest of the asparagus.
If the Parmesan does not fully melt, you may return the pan to a low heat for a minute or two while whisking, until the sauce is fully smooth.
Our homemade Alfredo sauce is so simple and only takes about a few minutes to make, but you could swap it for a jar of Alfredo sauce if you're really in a hurry. Carb counts will vary.
Add red pepper flakes to add a little kick, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1397IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbs: 3g