Roasted Asparagus with Bacon and Cheese

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Here's an easy-to-follow roasted asparagus recipe, with crisp bacon and just a little shredded cheese.

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Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson is an Allrecipes Allstar and avid member of the Allrecipes community, sharing her original recipes on the site. She is founder of Gangsta Goodies Kitchen, a website and food brand that celebrates love, food and relationships.
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Published on May 1, 2023
asparagus spears with bacon and grated cheese on black background
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
18 mins
Total Time:
23 mins
Servings:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings servings

  • 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed

  • 3 slices bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1/2 ounces freshly shredded white Cheddar cheese

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 lemon wedge

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

  3. Lightly coat a baking sheet with bacon grease. Lay asparagus evenly onto the baking sheet.

  4. Roast asparagus in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven; squeeze juice from lemon wedge evenly onto asparagus. Sprinkle with bacon and shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Return to the oven, and cook until cheese is melted, about 3  minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

129 Calories
5g Fat
21g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 129
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 261mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 98mg 109%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 533mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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