Parmesan-Crusted Asparagus

Name: Parmesan-Crusted Asparagus
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 cup gluten-free bread crumbs; 2 Tbsp. butter, melted; 1⁄2 tsp. salt; 1⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper; 3 egg whites (from large eggs); 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar; 2 lbs. thick asparagus spears, washed and trimmed

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Use fresh asparagus for best results.

Serves: 8Hands-on: 20 minutesTotal: 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 8

Ingredients

2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup gluten-free bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1⁄2 tsp. salt
1⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 egg whites (from large eggs)
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
2 lbs. thick asparagus spears, washed and trimmed

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease a large, rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
Step 2
Combine 1 1⁄2 cups Parmesan, bread crumbs, butter, salt, and pepper in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
Step 3
In a bowl, whip the egg whites and sugar until soft peaks form. Add the asparagus and toss. Dredge each spear in the bread crumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until just starting to brown. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and finish baking until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Plate and serve immediately.