CHEESY ASPARAGUS BITES

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When I managed a cafeteria, I would cook up different snacks for the staff. These tiny squares with big asparagus flavor never lasted long and prompted lots of recipe requests. -Lois McAtee, Oceanside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup diced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 large eggs, beaten
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Combine cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the onion mixture and eggs. , Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain well. , Stir into cheese mixture. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes. Cut into small squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.