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Breaded Asparagus Sticks Side Dish

Breaded Asparagus Sticks Side Dish
Even people who don't like asparagus will love this side dish. The Parmesan cheese makes this dish so appetizing.—Linda Ordorff, Waverly, Minnesota
6 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds asparagus spears
  • 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  • Cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender.
  • Drain well. Combine 1-1/2 cups cheese and the bread crumbs on a
  • plate.
  • In a shallow bowl, stir together eggs, salt and pepper sauce. Dip
  • each asparagus spear in egg mixture and roll in crumbs to coat well.
  • Chill 20 minutes.
  • In a skillet, heat butter and oil on medium-high. Brown the spears in
  • a single layer, turning carefully. Remove and keep warm while
  • browning remaining spears. Serve with additional cheese if desired.
  • Yield: 6 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 237 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 97 mg cholesterol, 698 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013