Best Snappy Asparagus With Bacon Recipes

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CECILY'S AMISH ASPARAGUS IN A BACON-CHEESE SAUCE



Cecily's Amish Asparagus in a Bacon-Cheese Sauce image

My Amish friend Cecily is a wonderful cook. she grows her own asparagus and makes this often in the springtime

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 1 pounds, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add flour stir and cook until smooth and bubbly.
  • carefully whisk in milk.
  • cook, whisking constantly until sauce is thickened.
  • stir in salt and cheese until cheese is melted.
  • then A couple spoonfuls of bacon drippings.
  • cook asparagus in salted wateruntil crisp tender, 3-4 minutes.
  • drain and add cheese sauce
  • top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 58.9, Sodium 492.8, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 14.5

BACON ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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What's special about this asparagus recipe? I'm so glad you asked! Well (1) it's easy, (2) the oil is infused with garlic, (3) it has B-A-C-O-N!! Need I say more?

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches of asparagus (~2 lbs)
3 Tbsp olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves (minced)
Salt & Pepper
6 slices of bacon (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine minced garlic in a small bowl with 3 Tbsp olive oil and set aside while preparing your asparagus and gathering the rest of your ingredients.
  • Break off the fibrous ends of your asparagus by holding the base end and snapping it wherever it snaps. Discard the ends. I like this method most because it ensures that you won't have any fibrous ends. You can also use a knife to cut the ends off about 1" up from the base.
  • Transfer asparagus to a rimmed baking sheet then drizzle and toss it with the garlic oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt & pepper and bake at 400°F for 13-18 mins (depending on the thickness of asparagus) or until lightly browned and easily pierced with a fork.
  • While baking, saute 6 strips of bacon, drain on paper towels then coarsely chop. Serve asparagus warm and sprinkle the top with bacon.

FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON



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This is a different twist on asparagus, sure to please and have them coming back for more!

Provided by Kathi Richards Smith

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Discard grease.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet.
  • Cook and stir asparagus and shallot with salt and black pepper in melted butter and bacon. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus mixture to a platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 189.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS WITH BACON YUM!



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I got this from a friend. It's one of those easy recipes that makes people think you know what you're doing in the kitchen. I love those. (As with all of my recipes, I guessed on the amounts cause I always just eye it.)

Provided by scionix

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon bacon drippings
1/2 cup onion, diced
3 -5 slices bacon, diced
1 -2 bunch asparagus
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • In a skillet: Sautee onions in the drippings for a couple of minutes then add bacon. Let cook over med. heat for a few minutes.
  • Add asparagus and vinegar and salt. Let cook for 5- 10 minute over med. heat.
  • Stir in brown sugar (this is optional but man, it contrasts the vinegar very well) and either: a)cover and cook on stovetop to desired tenderness or b)broil to desired tenderness (He broils his but I live in an apartment w/ limited resources so I just cook in skillet til tender.).

ASPARAGUS WITH BACON, RED ONION, AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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From America's Test Kitchen. This looks just wonderful. "To prepare the asparagus for this salad, we found that broiling concentrates the flavor of the asparagus and lightly caramelizes the peel. We prefer to use thin (under 5/8-inch) asparagus under the broiler-this lets us skip the peeling step and allows the spears to cook more evenly."

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed (2 bunches)
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips (about 6 ounces)
2 tablespoons minced red onions
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to about 4 inches from heating element and heat broiler.
  • Toss asparagus with oil and salt and pepper, then lay spears in single layer on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Broil, shaking pan halfway through to turn spears, until asparagus is tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Cool asparagus 5 minutes and arrange on serving dish.
  • Fry bacon strips in medium skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  • Whisk onion, vinegar, parsley, and oil in small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus, sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 210.7, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 6.3

ASPARAGUS BUNDLES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
12 slices bacon
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Divide the asparagus spears into 12 bundles. Carefully wrap 1 piece of bacon around each bundle, starting about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the tips. Secure the bacon-wrapped spears with a toothpick. Lay the bundles in a low-sided casserole dish. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, garlic salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Pour the hot sugar mixture over the asparagus bundles. Transfer the dish to the oven and roast until the spears have begun to wilt and the bacon looks fully cooked, about 25 minutes. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

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