Fresh Asparagus Patties Recipes

YOUR KIDS WILL EAT THEM ASPARAGUS PATTIES!

Steps:

• Cut asparagus into one inch pieces.
• Combine eggs, cracker crumbs, parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
• Add asparagus pieces to combine mixture.
• Form mixture into large patties and set aside.
• Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet.
• Carefully place the patties into the large skillet and brown patties on both sides.
• Remove and place on paper towels to slightly cool.
• Serve and enjoy!

CREAMY FRESH ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus and remove scales with knife or vegetable peeler.
• Cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
• Cook, covered, in small amount of boiling water until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
• Melt 2 Tbs. butter in sauce pan over low heat; blend in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• DO NOT BROWN.
• Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
• Stir in salt and pepper, to taste.
• Arrange half of asparagus in lightly sprayed baking dish.
• Top with egg slices and half of white sauce.
• Repeat.
• Combine cracker crumbs with butter and sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes until bubbly and cracker crumbs are golden brown.

ASPARAGUS AND CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Saute 1/2 bunch asparagus (trimmed and thinly sliced) and 3/4 cup frozen fire-roasted corn in olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool. Stir in 2 beaten eggs, 3/4 cup grated pepper jack, 1/4 cup flour and a big pinch of salt. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Drop the batter (about 2 tablespoons per fritter) into the skillet, gently flatten and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side.