Breaded asparagus stlcks

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsAsparagus spears
cupParmesan cheese -- grated
cupFresh bread crumbs
2eachesEggs beaten
½teaspoonSalt
1dashHot pepper sauce
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
2tablespoonsOlive oil
Grated Parmesan cheese,
Optional

Directions

Cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender.

Drain well. Combine 1-½ 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 Parmesan cheese, if desired. Yield: 6 side-dish servings Recipe By : Country Woman