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Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Asiago, Bacon, and Garlic

Published: May 14, 2016 | 13 Comments

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Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Bacon, Garlic, and Asiago cheese – perfect appetizer for all kinds of meat and fish.  Healthy, gluten-free and low-carb recipe.

oven-roasted asparagus with garlic, bacon, and Asiago Cheese

This recipe provides detailed instructions on how to roast the asparagus in the oven so that it has the perfect texture.  Garlic, bacon, and Asiago cheese make this asparagus an absolute comfort food!  If you like this recipe, you might also enjoy garlic and bacon green beans.

Why make this recipe

  • The recipe is easy and quick.  It takes only 30 minutes from start to finish, including the roasting time!
  • Healthy, low-carb, and gluten-free recipe.
  • Great as a side dish to any type of meat; it also makes a great breakfast along with scrambled or poached eggs.
  • Oven-roasted asparagus has an amazing texture: crispy and crunchy – you’ll love the Asiago cheese and bacon combination!

What makes oven-roasted asparagus low-carb

  • Asparagus is the ultimate low-carb vegetable. Read this article discussing the carb content of asparagus for more information.
  • Other add-on ingredients in this recipe are all low-carb: bacon, Asiago cheese, and olive oil.  These are all low-carb, high-fat, low-sugar ingredients.

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Roast the asparagus in the oven or grill it?

I was never a fan of grilling asparagus on a grill, as it often gets burned all over and you have to watch it really carefully to make sure the asparagus doesn’t get burned.  Try this recipe for oven-roasted asparagus instead, as an alternative to grilling, and you will appreciate the perfect texture of roasted asparagus.

The secret is to roast the asparagus in the oven just at the right temperature, which is 425 F. The cooking time is very important too. Roast the asparagus for 20 minutes total. Uncovered. And, you’ll never grill the asparagus again.  Your asparagus will be nice and crunchy and crispy and not overcooked.

How to roast asparagus in the oven

First, coat the asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, and minced garlic, and roast the asparagus for 10 minutes in the preheated oven at 425 F:

asparagus with olive oil and garlic in a baking dish

Then, add the shredded Asiago cheese and chopped cooked bacon:

asparagus with garlic, bacon, and Asiago cheese in the casserole dish

And roast the asparagus for another 10 minutes:

roasted asparagus on a white serving plate

What you have in the end is perfectly crisp and crunchy asparagus, with melted cheese and bacon. So good!

oven-roasted asparagus with bacon and Asiago cheese

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Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Asiago, Bacon, and Garlic
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Bacon, Garlic, and Asiago cheese - perfect appetizer for all kinds of meat and fish.  Healthy, gluten-free, and low-carb recipe.  Asparagus will have a perfect texture: crispy and crunchy, without burning or overcooking.  This recipe is a fantastic alternative to grilling.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 cup Asiago cheese , shredded
  • 4 slices bacon , cooked, drained of fat, chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Trim asparagus ends.
  2. Place asparagus in a 2.5 quart casserole dish, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, mix everything well. Mix in the minced garlic.
  3. Roast, uncovered, at 425 F for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven.
  5. Sprinkle half of shredded Asiago cheese all over asparagus, then add chopped cooked bacon, then top with the remaining half of shredded Asiago cheese. Roast for 10 more minutes, uncovered at 425 F. Asparagus should be crispy and crunchy.

Nutrition Facts
Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Asiago, Bacon, and Garlic
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 550mg24%
Potassium 422mg12%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1480IU30%
Vitamin C 10.5mg13%
Calcium 342mg34%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Asiago, Asparagus, Bacon, Cheese, Gluten Free, Healthy, Recipe, Side Dish, Vegetables Published: May 14, 2016 13 Comments

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  1. Robin

    Dec 27, 2018 at 5:41 am

    I made this for Christmas dinner. Easy to make. I substituted with cooked prosciutto only because I forgot to buy bacon. Everyone loved it! Thank you. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Julia

      Jan 11, 2019 at 5:31 pm

      Robin, I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Using prosciutto is a great idea! Love it!

      Reply
  2. Trish

    Nov 22, 2018 at 10:23 am

    Can I make this ahead of time and heat when ready to eat?

    Reply
    • Julia

      Nov 22, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      Yes, you can reheat it later. Best to reheat it in the oven.

      Reply
  3. Ciara

    Nov 15, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    Could I use Parmesan or mozzarella instead of Asiago?

    Reply
    • Julia

      Nov 24, 2017 at 10:18 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  4. Barb

    Apr 09, 2017 at 9:47 pm

    Asparagus recipe

    Reply
  5. Barb

    Apr 09, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    Asparagus

    Reply
  6. kathleen

    Jan 01, 2017 at 12:39 am

    had this with steak on new year’s eve. excellent – beautiful and tasty! it was especially good with some balsamic glaze on it.

    Reply
    • Julia

      Jan 02, 2017 at 11:18 pm

      Kathleen, so glad you liked it! What a great choice – to serve this side dish with steak! Balsamic glaze on top sounds interesting.

      Reply
  7. Terry Brandau

    May 16, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Julia, this looks amazing, I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  8. Jessica {Swanky Recipes}

    May 16, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Look at the cheese and those gorgeous asparagus! Now, this is a dish I could make every week! Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
  9. Jessica {Swanky Recipes}

    May 16, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    Look at the cheese and those gorgeous asparagus! Now, this is a dish I could make every week!

    Reply

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