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Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Baked asparagus topped off with melty cheese and crispy bacon!
Course Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword baked asparagus, cheesy asparagus
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 262kcal
Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 slices bacon fried and diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Toss the asparagus with oil and salt.
  • Place half of the asparagus in an 8x8 baking dish. Top with half of the cheese, bacon, and garlic. Repeat the layers.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until asparagus is as tender as you'd like.
  • Sprinkle with red pepper flakes just before serving.

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Notes

We love the flavor of Gruyere cheese, but you could use any type of cheese you like. Imagine this with a smoked gouda - so good!
Swap the bacon for crispy pancetta if you're feeling fancy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 4g