Neiman Marcus Asparagus – Plain Chicken

Neiman Marcus Asparagus is the ultimate easy side dish! Tender baked asparagus topped with a creamy cheesy mixture, crispy bacon, sliced almonds, and green onions. Tastes just like your favorite party dip turned into a roasted asparagus recipe. Perfect with steak, chicken, salmon, or holiday dinners. Easy enough for weeknights and always gone in a flash!

Easy Baked Asparagus

This baked asparagus tastes like all the flavors of your favorite party dip turned into an easy vegetable side dish. Tender asparagus spears are topped with a creamy mayo mixture, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sliced almonds, and green onions for a ton of flavor in every bite. The hot sauce and garlic add just enough kick without making the dish spicy.

If you are looking for a baked asparagus recipe that doesn’t taste boring, this is it. The cheesy topping gets bubbly and golden in the oven while the asparagus stays crisp-tender underneath. Even people who usually skip vegetables go back for seconds of this one.

How to Make Neiman Marcus Asparagus

This easy recipe comes together with simple ingredients from the grocery store and is great for weeknight dinners, holidays, or cookouts. Start by trimming the woody ends from the asparagus stalks.Place the trimmed asparagus in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish or on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper.

In a mixing bowl, stir together the mayo, hot sauce, and garlic powder until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly over the asparagus. Sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese, white cheddar, bacon, sliced almonds, and chopped green onions.

Place the pan in a preheat oven and bake asparagus until the spears are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. The topping adds so much flavor and makes this roasted asparagus recipe feel extra special without much work.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• Trim the woody ends from the asparagus before baking for the best texture.
• Try to buy bunches with asparagus spears that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
  • If you have thicker asparagus spears, they may need an extra minute or two in the oven.
• Place asparagus in a single layer on the pan so the spears roast instead of steam.
• Thicker asparagus may need a few extra minutes in the oven.
• Want extra flavor? Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before baking.
• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a little lemon zest adds a bright finish to the dish.
• You can swap the white cheddar for mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese.
• This baked asparagus recipe is best served hot right out of the oven.
• You can make this dish on a large rimmed baking sheet for crispier roasted asparagus.
• Looking to add protein? Top the asparagus with grilled chicken or serve alongside steak or salmon.

Storage Tips

• You can prep the mayo mixture and toppings ahead of time and keep them separate until ready to bake.
• This recipe is not the best for freezing since the asparagus can become soft after thawing.
• Store leftover baked asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to help keep the topping crisp.
  • Leftovers are delicious chopped up and added to eggs, pasta, or rice bowls the next day.

What to Serve with Neiman Marcus Asparagus

This asparagus recipe disappeared fast at our house. Everyone loved the cheesy topping and crispy bacon, and there were no leftovers by the end of dinner. It’s one of those easy vegetable side dishes that goes with almost anything and somehow steals the show every time.

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