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                         Breaded Asparagus Sticks

Recipe By     : Jo Merrill
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      Pounds        Asparagus Spears
   1 1/2  Cups          Parmesan Cheese -- grated
   1 1/2  Cups          Fresh Bread Crumbs
   2      Whole         Eggs -- beaten
     1/2  Teaspoon      Salt
   1      Dash          Hot Pepper Sauce
   2      Tablespoons   Butter Or Margarine
   2      Tablespoons   Olive Oil
                        Parmesan Cheese -- grated


  Cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Drain
well. Combine 1 1/2 cups cheese and the bread crumbs on a plate. In a
shallow bowl, stir together eggs, salt and hot pepper sauce. Dip each
asparagus spear in egg mixture and roll in crumbs to coat well.  Chill for
20 minutes.
  In a skillet, heat butter and oil on medium-high. Brown the spears in a
single layer, turning carefully. Remove and keep warm while browning the
remaining spears. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
 From The Best Of County Cooking.    Jo Merrill


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