Asparagus with Blue Cheese and Bacon is a tasty side dish that will go well with any main course. This simple, oven-roasted veggie recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword asparagus with blue cheese, roasted asparagus
Trim asparagus ends. Place asparagus in a medium-size baking dish, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Top with minced garlic.
Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven at 400 F for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Add Blue cheese all over asparagus. Then, add chopped cooked bacon.
Roast for 5 more minutes, uncovered, at 400 F. Serve immediately while the cheese is nice and melty!
Notes
Step-by-step photos are provided above the recipe card. They are very helpful in making this already easy recipe.
Pre-prepare the ingredients. Cook bacon in advance, drain it and chop it. Chop or mince fresh garlic. Shred the cheese.
Do not overcook the asparagus. Roast the asparagus for no more than a total of 20 minutes. Make sure the oven is preheated to 400 F. Add the cheese and cooked bacon only during the last 5 minutes.
Storage. Refrigerate this side dish in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
How to reheat. Reheat it briefly in the microwave oven to melt the cheese. Or, bake it briefly in a regular oven right before serving.