ASPARAGUS AND DOUBLE SMOKED BACON POPOVER RECIPE

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A recipe for Asparagus and Double Smoked Bacon Popover : Asparagus, double smoked bacon and leeks baked on a puffy popover topped with melted cheese!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
4 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 leek, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup milk, warm
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup gruyere, shredded

Steps:

  • Bring a pan with 1 inch of water to a boil, add the asparagus and cook until it turns bright green.
  • Rinse the asparagus under cold water and pat dry.
  • Cook the bacon in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, and set aside on paper towels to drain reserving the grease in the pan.
  • Add the leeks to the pan, saute until tender, about 2-4 minutes, set aside and turn off the heat.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt.
  • Mix the milk, eggs, flour, salt and pepper and pour it into the pan.
  • Sprinkle the asparagus, bacon, leeks and the cheese over the batter in the pan.
  • Transfer the pan to a preheated 425F/220C oven and bake until puffed and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

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