Roasted Asparagus with Blue Cheese and Bacon
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.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup blue cheese
- 5 slices bacon cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- 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:
- 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.
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