Description
Celebrate spring with these crispy, cheesy asparagus spears, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the asparagus: Rinse and snap off the woody ends.
- Prepare the egg mixture: Beat the eggs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine breadcrumbs and cheese: Stir breadcrumbs and grated Asiago cheese together.
- Coat the asparagus: Dip each spear in the egg mixture, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place on a baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Enjoy: Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider using Panko breadcrumbs. Ensure the asparagus is fresh for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg