Description
Tender asparagus spears topped with a savory, crispy cracker crumb mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (about 15 crackers)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and trim the tough ends from the asparagus.
- Arrange asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the cracker crumb mixture evenly over the asparagus.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until asparagus is tender-crisp and topping is golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use your favorite type of buttery crackers.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan cheese to the cracker mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: asparagus, cracker crumb topping, baked asparagus, side dish, vegetable