The only thing better than oven-roasted asparagus is covering it in an Italian-seasoned olive oil and broiling it with an ooey-gooey Cheddar cheese sauce.

Garlic-Cheese Asparagus

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 15x10-inch sheet pan with nonstick spray. Spread asparagus in a single layer in prepared pan.

Combine olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush oil mixture over asparagus. Roast for 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove asparagus from oven. Preheat broiler to HIGH.

For sauce, toss together Cheddar cheese and flour; set aside. Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan. Whisk in cream cheese. Add Cheddar cheese mixture. Cook and stir over low heat until cheeses are melted and sauce is slightly thickened.

Spoon cheese sauce over asparagus. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with croutons and, if desired, garnish with fresh tarragon.