ASPARAGUS POLONAISE

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My mother keeps us supplied with fresh asparagus from the huge patch she grows, and I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. I found this recipe in our local newspaper, and it has been a family favorite ever since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 slices white or whole wheat bread, crumbled
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

In a skillet, melt butter; saute bread crumbs until golden. Stir in the egg, parsley and salt. , Meanwhile, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender; drain and transfer to a platter. Spoon topping over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.