Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus

Name: Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Asparagus; 4 slices Bacon; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 2 whole Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.25 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Carb Sugar-Free Diabetic-Friendly Gluten-Free

Parmesan and Bacon Roasted Asparagus pairs tender-crisp spears with smoky bacon and fragrant garlic, rounded out by a hint of paprika and black pepper. The salty Parmesan and fresh parsley add a bright, savory finish that makes this side feel special without fuss. Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or a weeknight pasta when you want a vibrant, flavorful vegetable.

Prep5 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
2

Cook the bacon in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until crisp and browned, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet, crumble it, and set it aside. Keep 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings in the skillet.
3

Add olive oil, minced garlic, salt, paprika, and black pepper to the drippings in the skillet. Cook, stirring, just until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4

Add the asparagus to the skillet and stir quickly to coat it with the seasoned oil. Remove the skillet from the heat and spread the asparagus in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
5

Roast in the preheated oven until crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes (see note).
6

Place the asparagus on a serving platter and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan. Top with the crumbled bacon. Garnish with fresh parsley.