Roasted Asparagus with Bacon, Garlic, and Cheese
A quick and delicious roasted asparagus dish featuring savory bacon, aromatic garlic, and creamy cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped who doesn’t love bacon?
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or more if you’re a garlic aficionado
- 1 cup shredded cheese Parmesan or mozzarella work well
- to taste olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- Optional: Lemon zest or red pepper flakes for a little zing!
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the asparagus and trim off the woody ends.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Once the bacon's ready, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- On a large baking sheet, spread the trimmed asparagus and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add the crisped bacon and garlic mixture to the baking sheet and toss to combine.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Roast in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Check halfway to ensure even roasting. Optionally, sneak a piece of bacon.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with lemon zest or red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
For cheese, consider using goat cheese for a tangy flavor. Turkey bacon or vegan alternatives can replace pork bacon. You can prep asparagus and bacon in advance.