Cheesy Cajun Baked Asparagus Recipe

Sneak Preview: This one-pan Cheesy Cajun Baked Asparagus recipe is the perfect easy side dish!

Cold weather just cries out for warm, cheesy side dishes. As soon as temperatures start to drop, you switch from the healthy, light baked zucchini recipes to roasted potatoes and hot steak. However, one-pan recipes are lovely any time of year! Less work, more eating…

Cheesy Cajun Baked Asparagus Recipe

Here’s what you need: 

1 pound asparagus (washed and ends cut)

1/4 cup Olive Oil

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons Sea Salt

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

1/4 grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup Shredded Colby-Jack Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Place washed and cut asparagus in 9×11 baking dish
3. Drizzle over with olive oil
4. Sprinkle with sea salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning (toss to coat if needed)
5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes
6. Remove foil, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and Shredded Colby-Jack Cheeses
7. Bake uncovered for 10 more minutes to allow cheese to melt
8. (Optional) Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan and cajun seasoning to garnish

Cooking times may vary. Keep an eye on the asparagus for desired tenderness. If you like a soft spear, cook 10 minutes longer. For a more crispy spear, remove at 25 minutes and test. As always, you can adjust the ingredients to your desired taste.

I like to select a thinner asparagus spear because they tend to be less stringy. You can also cut off more of the bottom (stem) if you prefer a softer texture.

If you would rather skip the cheese and try for a lighter, healthier asparagus, try this Easy and Healthy Baked Asparagus Recipe instead. It’s perfect with seasoned shrimp.

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Cheesy Cajun Baked Asparagus Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus (washed and ends cut)
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Sea Salt
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Colby-Jack Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Place washed and cut asparagus in 9x11 baking dish
3. Drizzle over with olive oil
4. Sprinkle with sea salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning
5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes
6. Remove foil, sprinkle with Shredded Colby-Jack Cheese
7. Bake uncovered fro 10 more minutes to allow cheese to melt
8. (Optional) Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan and cajun seasoning to garnish

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