Crispy Asparagus Asiago Spears
Delicious crispy asparagus spears topped with melted Asiago cheese and breadcrumbs, perfect for an appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus spears
- 1 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the asparagus, removing the tough ends.
- Beat the egg in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Dip each asparagus spear into the egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- Place the spears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the spears with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Sprinkle grated Asiago cheese over the asparagus and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for optimal crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 186mg