BAKED ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE

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Goat cheese is a great match for a lot of foods, and here it is used in this asparagus bake. It is so delicious, of course, I could be a little predjudiced on this matter, I love goat cheese on nearly everything!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed (jumbo or extra-large)
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
salt
2 ounces white goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Coat asparagus with 1 tablespoons melted butter, then salt lightly.
  • Arrange in an oven-to-table shallow baking dish large enough to hold asparagus in a single layer.
  • Evenly distribute goat cheese over asparagus, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoons melted butter over breadcrumbs. Bake asparagus until tender-crisp and breadcrumbs lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 117.4, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 5.1

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