Keto Asparagus with Heavy Cream

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Keto Asparagus with Heavy Cream

Cheesy Asparagus oven roasted and smothered in mozzarella and fresh Parmesan is an incredible no fuss and delicious baked asparagus side dish that compliments a variety of main dish dinners - or enjoy on its own! Keto Friendly as well.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: asparagus, cheese, side dish, vegetables

Servings: people

Calories: 254kcal

Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
pinch cayenne pepper
Salt
Black Pepper
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
1 Cup Shredded Fresh Parmesan
Cooked Crispy Bacon Pieces optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 while you prep.
Trim Asparagus spears to fit a glass baking casserole dish so the tip and the edge fit perfectly and lay flat without going over one another. *single file
1 pound asparagus
Mix heavy whipping cream and minced garlic in a bowl and dump over the top of the crisp asparagus stalks.
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Season the top with a pinch of Cayenne pepper (or up to 1 teaspoon if you like heat) and season with sea salt and ground black pepper.
pinch cayenne pepper, Black Pepper, Salt
Top asparagus with shredded mozzarella cheese, coating evenly.
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
Spread shredded fresh Parmesan over the top of the mozzarella cheese.
1 Cup Shredded Fresh Parmesan
Bake cheesy asparagus in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for approx 25 minutes, removing when tips of asparagus are done and the cheese is slightly golden and bubbly.
OPTIONAL: Cover in crispy bacon and pepper flakes before serving.
Cooked Crispy Bacon Pieces

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