PARMESAN-CRUSTED ASPARAGUS

Parmesan-Crusted Asparagus image

One of my favorite appetizers.

Provided by smithd2469

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 large egg whites
¼ cup minced fresh chives
4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 bunch fresh asparagus
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons ketchup
¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Mix 1 cup flour and 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese together in one bowl. Mix egg whites and chives together until foamy in a second bowl. Mix 4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons flour together in a third bowl.
Using tongs and working with one piece of asparagus at a time, coat asparagus in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Transfer to the egg white mixture; coat evenly and let the excess run off. Finally coat in the Parmesan cheese mixture, pressing gently so the cheese adheres. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat to coat remaining asparagus.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
While the asparagus is baking, mix mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup, and Cajun seasoning together in a small bowl. Serve as a dipping sauce alongside asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 473.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g