Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Encrusted Asparagus Food

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE PARMESAN CRUSTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Trim the asparagus by removing the bottom inch. You can save the trimmings for soup stock, if you'd like.
• In a shallow bowl combine the flour, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and seasoned salt.
• In another shallow dish, add the buttermilk.
• Coat the asparagus first in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk, and then dredge in the flour coating again.
• Place the coated asparagus on a wire rack. Repeat with all the asparagus, and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before frying.
• Add oil to your cooking vessel until it is 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F. Drop a few asparagus spears in at a time, and fry until golden brown. Remove the golden asparagus, and allow them to drain on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
• Garnish with the remaining Parmesan cheese, and serve with optional ranch dipping sauce or other sauce of your choice

PARMESAN CRUSTED ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cut the rough ends off the asparagus and place in prepared pan.
• Generously spray nonstick cooking spray on top of asparagus.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese in an even layer on top of asparagus.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place croutons in a resealable bag and crush using a rolling pin until fine crumbs form or place in a food processor.
• Sprinkle crouton crumbs on top of asparagus and spray again with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crumb topping is golden brown and asparagus can be easily pierced with a fork.

ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Place asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Arrange asparagus spears in a single layer. Spread Parmesan cheese over asparagus, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and asparagus is tender but crisp. Serve immediately on warm plates, sprinkling with balsamic vinegar to taste.