Roasted Asparagus with Bacon and Cheese

Roasted Asparagus with Bacon and Cheese

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

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
18 mins
Total Time:
23 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 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

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

Step 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.

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

Step 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.

Step 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 Fat5g 6%
Saturated Fat2g 9%
Cholesterol12mg 4%
Sodium261mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate21g 7%
Dietary Fiber7g 25%
Total Sugars6g
Protein8g
Vitamin C98mg 489%
Calcium96mg 7%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium533mg 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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