Savory Asparagus Corn Bread

Asparagus were on super sale at Safeway and I thought they'd be perfect in a savory corn bread. The little specks of green mixed with the yellow is so pretty and spring-like! The bread was moist and really flavorful from the Parmesan and garlic salt. YUM YUM!

Ingredients: (9 servings)

1 c all-purpose flour
1 c yellow cornmeal
2 Tbsp sugar
2-1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp garlic salt
2 large eggs
1 c buttermilk
1/4 c cooled melted butter or margarine
2 c asparagus, chopped
1 c corn kernels
1/2 c grated Parmesan

Prep:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs to blend with buttermilk and butter. Pour liquids into flour mixture and stir just until evenly moistened. Stir in asparagus, corn and Parmesan.

2. Scrape batter into a buttered 8-inch square pan and spread smooth.

3. Bake for about 30 minutes or untill golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.

4. Cut bread into squares. Lift from pan with a slender spatula. Serve hot or cool.