Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Spears with Tomatoes and Taleggio Cheese

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Spears with Tomatoes and Taleggio Cheese
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    15

Elevate your side dish game with these delectable bacon-wrapped asparagus spears. The sweetness of grape tomatoes and the creamy, tangy notes of Taleggio cheese create a symphony of flavors that perfectly complements the smoky bacon and tender asparagus.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    5 g
  • Cholesterol
    109 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    18 g
  • Sodium
    893 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step
2 mins

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant. (2 minutes)

03

Step
6 mins

Stir asparagus and grape tomatoes into the garlic and drizzle with lemon juice. Continue to cook and stir until asparagus are tender. (5-7 minutes)

04

Step
0 mins

Wrap 3 asparagus spears with 1 slice of bacon. Repeat with remaining asparagus and bacon, making 4 bundles. Arrange wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet.

05

Step
0 mins

Scatter cooked grape tomatoes around the wrapped asparagus.

06

Step
5 mins

Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then scatter Taleggio cheese atop asparagus; return baking sheet to the oven.

07

Step
6 mins

Continue baking until bacon is crisp. (5-7 minutes)

For a vegetarian option, skip the bacon and add a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
Feel free to substitute the Taleggio cheese with Fontina or Gruyere if you can't find it.
If you want a little bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.

Melvina Steuberkris

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Celestine Cartwright

    I made this for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser!

  • Dusty Roob

    I love the crispy bacon with the soft asparagus and creamy cheese. Will definitely make it again!

  • Maybelle Gerlach

    This recipe is amazing! The combination of flavors is incredible, and it's so easy to make.

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