Baked Asparagus Fries

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1/2 pound thick asparagus, trimmed
• 1 cup panko crumbs

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 425ºF. 
2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. 
3. Brush asparagus with 3 tablespoons mayonnaise mixture and roll in crumbs. Place asparagus on the baking pan.
4. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned and asparagus are cooked.
5. Serve asparagus with the remaining mayonnaise mixture.

Serves: 2-3

Test Kitchen Tip: Serve leftover mayonnaise mixture on a sandwich, burger or fries.