Description
Roasted Parmesan Asparagus with Bacon is a quick and flavorful side dish made with tender oven-roasted asparagus, crispy bacon, and melted parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears (trimmed)
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Lemon zest (for finishing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place the trimmed asparagus spears on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Scatter the chopped bacon evenly over the asparagus, making sure the pieces are not overlapping too much.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, until the asparagus is tender and the bacon is mostly cooked.
- Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly over the asparagus and bacon.
- Return to the oven and roast for another 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Perfect for weeknight dinners and holiday meals.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg