Easy Asparagus and Bacon Recipe

You'll love this easy side dish! * Serves six * Oven roasted and tender in 10 minutes * Crispy bacon, Parmesan and crumb topping * Just 6 ingredients

– 6 slices bacon – 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese – 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs – 1/2 teaspoon pepper – 1.5 pounds fresh asparagus spears

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1. Cook the bacon in a skillet, reserving the bacon grease.

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2. Drain and crumble the bacon. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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3. In a small bowl, combine the bacon bits, bread crumbs and shredded Parmesan cheese.

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4. Arrange the asparagus spears on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Drizzle with bacon grease and sprinkle with pepper.

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5. Cover with the crumb mixture. Bake until the asparagus is tender and the topping is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

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6. Serve with lemon wedges and Enjoy!

Easy Asparagus and Bacon Recipe

You'll love this easy side dish! * Serves six * Oven roasted and tender in 10 minutes * Crispy bacon, Parmesan and crumb topping * Just 6 ingredients

– 6 slices bacon – 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese – 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs – 1/2 teaspoon pepper – 1.5 pounds fresh asparagus spears

INGREDIENTS

1. Cook the bacon in a skillet, reserving the bacon grease.

DIRECTIONS