Roasted Asparagus with Bacon and Feta Cheese

December 2, 2024

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easy

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  • Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).
  • Prepare the Asparagus:
    • Lay the asparagus on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
    • Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roast the Asparagus:
    • Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  • Cook the Bacon:
    • While the asparagus is roasting, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
    • Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
  • Assemble the Dish:
    • Once the asparagus is done, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter.
    • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and feta cheese over the roasted asparagus.
  • Serve:
    • Serve the dish warm, and enjoy the savory, crispy, and creamy combination of flavors.
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Ingredients:

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12medium asparagus trimmed
8slices bacon crisp, cooked
0.5cup feta cheese crumbled
6servings olive oil
6servings salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).
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2.
Prepare the Asparagus
1. Lay the asparagus on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. | 2. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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3.
Roast the Asparagus
Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
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4.
Cook the Bacon
1. While the asparagus is roasting, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. | 2. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
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5.
Assemble the Dish
1. Once the asparagus is done, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter. | 2. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and feta cheese over the roasted asparagus.
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6.
Serve
Serve the dish warm, and enjoy the savory, crispy, and creamy combination of flavors.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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