Cheesy Asparagus Spears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. fresh asparagus or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus spears
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. cream-style cottage cheese, drained
1/4 c. shredded cheese (1 oz.)
1 Tbsp. sliced green onion
1/8 tsp. pepper
several dash bottled hot pepper sauce
1 tsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs

Preparation

Wash fresh asparagus and break off tough ends.
In a 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish, arrange fresh or frozen spears with tips toward center.
Add water, cover with vented clear plastic wrap.
Cook on 100% power for 7 to 9 minutes or until tender; rearrange asparagus once by switching center spears with those on the edges.