BREADED ASPARAGUS STICKS SIDE DISH

Breaded Asparagus Sticks Side Dish image

Even people who don't like asparagus will love this side dish. The Parmesan cheese makes this dish so appetizing.-Linda Ordorff, Waverly, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.