Parmesan-Crusted Baked Asparagus Recipe
parmesan-crusted baked asparagus
How do you make your family beg for veggies? Simply bake up these Parmesan-Crusted Asparagus, green stalks coated in a cheesy breadcrumb mixture and baked to a golden crisp. These addictive spears aren't only a family favorite, they're also the perfect company-is-coming side dish that can be assembled in advance and popped in the oven 15 minutes before dinnertime.
ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1½ cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large bunches of asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and salt.
- On a large plate, combine panko and Parmesan.
- Stalk by stalk, dip asparagus in mayonnaise mixture, followed by the panko mixture. Place crusted asparagus on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle the stalks with olive oil.
- At this point you can place the tray in the refrigerator for a few hours before baking. To cook, bake 14-16 minutes, turning the asparagus halfway through cooking. Sprinkle with coarse salt before serving.
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