Ok, I went back and forth on whether this blue cheese roasted asparagus actually counted as a “recipe”. But it was so fantastic that I couldn’t resist snapping a few pics to share with you.
It is the result of more clean-out-the-fridge kitchen experimenting I have been doing lately in hopes of making better use of leftovers in the kitchen. I had half a bunch of asparagus leftover, and I always love having some sort of blue, gorgonzola or goat cheese on hand (any of those would work with this). So I did what I always love to do — roasted the asparagus. And then about halfway through its time in the oven, I tossed some blue cheese crumbles on top.
And I am convinced yet again that blue cheese is pretty much magical. :)
It paired perfectly with the flavor of the roasted asparagus, and also melted slightly to be a nice and soft topping. If you want it completely melted, just add it at the beginning of the roasting time. Easy peasy! Or wait, easy asparagusy?
What are some of your favorite ways to prepare roasted asparagus?
Blue Cheese Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 bunch (about 1 pound) asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lay out asparagus side-by-side in an even layer on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Drizzle the asparagus evenly with oil, then sprinkle with generous pinch or two of salt, and lots of freshly-ground black pepper. Give the pan a few good shakes to coat the asparagus evenly.
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
My two favorite things! I know I would love this.
wow this does sound magical! I can only imagine how much that cheese takes this up a notch!
This looks delicious :) I can’t resist roasted asparagus, especially when topped with blue cheese!
Looks awesome! I like roasting with some flaky sea salt, shallots, orange juice and zest…yum!
i’ve roasted asparagus with goat cheese before but i LOVE the idea of blue cheese!
This sounds so so yummy! Im glad you shared :D
My daughter loves asparagus and although we don’t do cheese, the rest of this recipe sounds perfect! I can’t wait to *spring* it on her. That was a pun. I’m trying not to pardon it, but it’s hard!
I love no-recipe recipes. This roasted asparagus looks wonderful sprinkled with all of that cheese. Yum!
It is asparagus day? This is the third recipe I have seen today, lol! I love asparagus and it’s the one of the only veggies my husband will eat. Love the blue cheese!
I love the addition of the blue cheese-yum!