DIJON ROASTED ASPARAGUS

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Asparagus is a natural side dish to serve at Easter. In this mouthwatering recipe, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper and Asiago cheese provide big, bold flavor. -Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 slice Brioche bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the mustard, oil, garlic and cayenne. Place bread in a food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon mustard mixture., Place asparagus in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; drizzle with remaining mustard mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 14-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.