Baked Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Bread Crumbs

Preparation

1 Coat asparagus spears with 1-1/2 tablespoons melted butter, then salt lightly.
2 Arrange in an oven-to-table shallow baking dish large enough to hold the asparagus in 1 layer.
3 Evenly distribute cheese bits over asparagus, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
4 Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter over breadcrumbs. Bake at 400º F.
5 until asparagus is tender-crisp and the breadcrumbs lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Source: California Asparagus Commision