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CREAMY BAKED ASPARAGUS – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

CREAMY BAKED ASPARAGUS - Butter with a Side of Bread


Creamy Baked Asparagus is a cheesy side dish made with fresh asparagus & parmesan cream sauce. Easy baked asparagus topped with bread crumbs and butter for a toasty crunch. This asparagus recipe goes perfectly with pasta dishes and anything off the grill.

Creamy Baked Asparagus recipeBaked Parmesan Asparagus is one of our families favorite ways to eat asparagus. This is also a simple side dish to make for a quick weeknight dinner, or something special to serve when feeding guests. This recipe is always a winner!!

Sarah here from Feeding Your Fam bringing you this super simple asparagus side dish recipe. My fam is huge fans of asparagus, we will eat it all time and love making it different ways. This simple Baked Parmesan Asparagus, however, is one of our favorites.

Who doesn’t love their asparagus drenched in a creamy alfredo sauce? I haven’t met anyone yet! I think you will love how simple this is to make and how much it adds to whatever main dish you are serving it alongside!

Creamy Baked Asparagus recipeIngredients in Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Here’s what you’ll need to make this side dish:

  • 2 pounds asparagus
  • heavy cream
  • grated parmesan cheese
  • bread crumbs
  • butter
  • salt and pepper

This is such a simple asparagus recipe that only requires just a few ingredients and a little bit of cooking time!

How to make asparagus in the ovenHow to make Asparagus in the oven

To make this easy asparagus recipe start by preparing your asparagus. When you buy asparagus it usually comes in one big bunch. Wash the asparagus spears well to remove any excess dirt.

 

Place the asparagus onto a cutting board and remove the woody bottom from each of the spears. A simple way to do this is to take one of the asparagus spears and bend it from the bottom while holding onto the top. The asparagus should snap near the bottom.

Line the spear that you have snapped next to the other spears and slice at the same length. If you would like, you can snap each spear individually.

 

Creamy Baked Asparagus recipeNext, prepare the cream sauce by combining the cream, half of the butter, half of the parmesan cheese and salt and pepper. Place the asparagus in a baking dish and pour the cream sauce over the top. You want it to cover the asparagus.

Put the creamy asparagus in the oven at 375º F and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the asparagus is just tender. The sauce will also thicken in the oven as it bakes.

 

While the asparagus is cooking, combine the remaining butter and parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs and mix until they are well combined and the bread crumbs are a little moistened by the melted butter.

Remove the creamy asparagus from the oven and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top. Place the asparagus back in the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden and crisp.

Creamy Baked Asparagus recipeCan I make this Asparagus Recipe ahead?

This creamy baked asparagus recipe is best made just before serving. If you would like to prep the recipe ahead so you can just throw it in the oven right before eating, prepare the asparagus by cleaning and slicing, store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Prepare the cream mixture and breadcrumbs just before baking.

Creamy Baked Asparagus recipe

Baked Parmesan Asparagus

Baked Parmesan Asparagus is a cheesy side dish made with fresh asparagus & parmesan cream sauce. Easy baked asparagus topped with bread crumbs and butter for a toasty crunch.

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Course: Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked parmesan asparagus

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 204kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds asparagus, woody ends removed
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated and divided
  • 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted and divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375º F

  • Place asparagus in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish. Combine heavy cream, half of the parmesan and butter. Pour over the asparagus.

  • Bake the cream and asparagus in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the asparagus is just tender.

  • While the asparagus is baking, combine the breadcrumbs, remaining butter and parmesan. Mix until well combined.

  • Remove the asparagus from the oven and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture. Place back in the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1417IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg

Creamy Baked Asparagus is a cheesy side dish made with fresh asparagus & parmesan cream sauce. Easy baked asparagus topped with bread crumbs and butter for a toasty crunch.

Creamy Baked Asparagus is a cheesy side dish made with fresh asparagus & parmesan cream sauce. Easy baked asparagus topped with bread crumbs and butter for a toasty crunch.

Karina’s Sexy Spring Pasta with roasted asparagus & tomatoes by Gordon Ramsay

Karina's Sexy Spring Pasta with roasted asparagus & tomatoes


Karina's romantic gluten-free pasta recipe with roasted asparagus and tomatoes.

Fresh, fast and delicious spring pasta.

Today’s recipe is a romantic, sexy spring pasta sauce with balsamic roasted asparagus and tomatoes.

Because it’s Monday.

And I am thinking fresh, light, meatless.

SPRING.

Why not?

xox Karina

A simple and romantic roasted vegetable pasta dish for two using gluten-free pasta
Simple and romantic: pasta with roasted asparagus and tomatoes.

Karina’s Sexy Spring Pasta Recipe (Roasted Asparagus-Tomato Sauce) 

Recipe posted March 2008.

Toss together this simple sauce in a roasting pan and crank the heat. Boil the pasta. Sip your vino and kiss your Sweetheart. When the pasta is ready, your sauce is done. This recipe is for two. Pasta tossed with love.

Ingredients:

1/2 1-lb. package of gluten-free pasta (penne or spaghetti)
A fistful of thin, baby spring asparagus, trimmed, sliced diagonal
1 pint organic grape tomatoes, halved
1 leek, sliced thin
1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, diced fine
2-4 good sized cloves of garlic, chopped
1 heaping tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons golden raisins (just do it)
1/4 cup fruity extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried basil
A good pinch of hot red pepper flakes, to taste
1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley, if desired

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

Put some sultry jazz on.

Bring a large pot of fresh salted water to a rolling boil.

Meanwhile, throw all the sauce ingredients into a 10×13-inch baking pan and stir to coat. Place the pan in the oven, near the top.

Cook the pasta according to package directions, stirring every so often, until it is al dente– not too soft, just right.

While the pasta is cooking, keep an eye on the sauce and stir it now and then. Do not overcook the asparagus – they are best tender-crisp.

Your kitchen will start to smell like a Tuscany vacation.

Drain the pasta and set aside.

Pull the roasting pan out of the oven.

Add the cooked pasta into the pan and toss gently to coat with olive oil.

Serve in warmed shallow bowls.

Cook time: 20 min

Yield: Serves 2

Grilled Asparagus | 101 Cooking For Two by Gordon Ramsay


Easy grilled asparagus makes a great side dish for almost any meal. Just follow these simple step by step photo instructions for great results.
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Editor’s Note: Originally Published March 28, 2010. Updated expanded explanation and new photos.

Grill season is here, and I’m always looking for a nice grilled veggie for dinner. This is so simple and fast. Plus, it is very very good.

Wash, trim, add oil and seasonings. Cook for about 6 minutes. Done.

My Rating
My rating system. Great 5 out of 5


A lower five since it is just a veggie but about as good as a veggie can get.

Pro Tips: Recipe Notes for Grilled Asparagus

There are lots of grilling instructions for asparagus out there. Here are some of the things I have seen.

  • Grilling directly on the grates – OK but I will drop some through the grate.
  • Stringing them on skewers. I will stick myself.
  • “Grilling” in sealed foil. – Ok just steam them instead.
  • Amount of oil varies from 1 teaspoon to 2 tablespoons. All for one pound. Huge variation.
  • Last for a good laugh, steaming for a few minutes before grilling. Talk about fussy.

I want to use a grill pan or grate pat. Plus, it needs to be quick and easy to do.

Pick the Best Asparagus for Grilling

Asparagus for grilling needs to be medium thickness. Not the real thin shafts you sometimes see. You can use thicker and use a peeler to thin down the end.

Look for vibrant color, dark green with a tinge of some violet on the top is best.

I then look at the cut ends to be sure it is not drying, and the stems are firm and not limp. Lastly, squeeze the bunch, and it should squeak a bit.

How to Trim Asparagus

Should you snap or cut asparagus? The debate rages.

Many suggest that snapping off the asparagus base will magically break at the correct point. The idea was that this natural breaking point is where the tough base meets the tender asparagus.

Well, not so much it turns out. According to Cooks Illustrated, you are throwing out lots of your tasty asparagus. Just cut off a bit of the end will not waste as much since the snap method really is not accurate on where it breaks.

The Grill Pan

There are so many variations you can use. They all work but things like thin grates and wire baskets will not interfere with heat transfer much so they can go on cold with the asparagus.

A thicker griddle or pan should get preheated before cooking. When in doubt, preheat the pan.

The Oil

Olive oil is fine on the asparagus, it adds some flavor. But oil on the pan/griddles/baskets and grates need to have higher smoke points.

Other Grill Side Dishes

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Glazed Grilled Pineapple

Grilled Mixed Vegetables

Easy Grilled Baby Potatoes

ALL IMAGES AND DISCUSSION ARE FOR 1/2 POUND. Double if you want to do a full pound.

image of asparagus with oil and seasoning

Preheat grill to 450-degree surface temperature which is the preferred temperature more most chicken and pork recipes. Preheat the grill pan also if thicker.

image of washing asparagus under running water

Wash and trim asparagus. I like to cut off 1/2 inch of the bottom of the asparagus shaft.

mixing oil with seasoning in a small glass bowl

Mix olive oil with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

coating asparagus with oil and seasoning

Pour the oil mixture on the cleaned asparagus and coat well. Clean hands work well here.

image of asparagus on grill pan

Add a light coat of a higher temperature oil on your grill pan. Spread evenly over a grill pan.

image of flipping the asparagus on grill pan

In three minutes, flip asparagus and grill until getting brown spots. Usually another three minutes for me. Total cooking time can vary from 5-10 minutes in total. Variables are your exact grill temperature, the grill pan, the thickness of the asparagus, and finally your taste.

image of asparagus on a white platter

Serve immediately. I like a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to add even more taste.

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Grilled Asparagus

Easy grilled asparagus makes a great side dish for almost any meal. Just follow these simple step by step photo instructions for great results.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time6 mins

Total Time12 mins

Servings/Adjustment: 2

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb asparagus – perfect for two
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder – crushed – about 3-4 cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Optional cheese topping – Parmesan, feta or blue cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to 450-degree surface temperature which is the preferred temperature more most chicken and pork recipes. Preheat the grill pan also if thicker.

  • Wash and trim asparagus. I like to cut off 1/2 inch of the bottom of the asparagus shaft.

  • Mix olive oil with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  • Pour the oil mixture on the cleaned asparagus and coat well. Clean hands work well here.

  • Add a light coat of a higher temperature oil on your grill pan. Spread evenly over a grill pan.

  • In three minutes, flip asparagus and grill until getting brown spots. Usually another three minutes for me. Total cooking time can vary from 5-10 minutes in total. Variables are your exact grill temperature, the grill pan, the thickness of the asparagus, and finally your taste.

  • Serve immediately. I like a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to add even more taste.

Recipe Notes

Pro Tips

  1. This recipe is written in “for two” amount. Just double all ingredients for the usual one pound bunch. You can use the serving adjustment and change it from 2 to 4 servings.
  2. Use medium thickness asparagus.
  3. The grill pan can significantly affect this recipe. A thin or wire pan or grate can go on with the asparagus. A thicker pan should be preheated.
  4. The olive oil coating will usually not smoke, but oil on the pan needs to have a higher smoke point. I like to use “grill” grade PAM.
  5. I prefer to cut the base off the asparagus spears but snap if you wish.
  6. Cooking time will vary some by exact grill temperature, the grill pan, and your taste.
  7. You can cook at a higher temperature if it matches your needs, but it will cook much faster.
  8. A sprinkle of cheese after coming off the grill just before severing will make it special.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Asparagus

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Sodium 293mg 12%

Potassium 229mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 17.1%

Vitamin C 7.7%

Calcium 2.7%

Iron 13.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition is for one serving. Number of servings is stated above and is my estimate of normal serving size for this recipe.

All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.

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If you like this recipe or find it useful, the pleasure of a nice 4 or 5 rating would be greatly appreciated.

Originally Published March 28, 2010
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