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Baked Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Bread Crumbs

Baked Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Bread Crumbs

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds jumbo or extra-large California asparagus trimmed
  • 2-1/4 tablespoons butter melted, divided
  • 2 ounces fresh white goat cheese crumbled into bits (about 1/2-cup)
  • 1/2- cup fresh white breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Coat asparagus spears with 1-1/2 tablespoons melted butter, then salt lightly.2 Arrange in an oven-to-table shallow baking dish large enough to hold the asparagus in 1 layer.3 Evenly distribute cheese bits over asparagus, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs.4 Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter over breadcrumbs. Bake at 400º F.5 until asparagus is tender-crisp and the breadcrumbs lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Source: California Asparagus Commision