BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH TOMATOES AND TALEGGIO CHEESE

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Mike came up with this recipe during the first dinner we cooked together in our brand-new apartment! We were inspired by a similar dish we've had at an Italian restaurant, but used it as a side dish instead of an antipasti plate, and substituted the prosciutto with bacon. The cheese, a relatively mild cow's milk cheese, should be relatively easy to find because of its increasing popularity. Super easy to make, and super tasty!

Provided by MikeAndKim

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
12 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 slices hardwood smoked bacon
¾ pound Taleggio cheese, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir asparagus and grape tomatoes into the garlic and drizzle with lemon juice. Continue to cook and stir until asparagus are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Scatter cooked grape tomatoes around the wrapped asparagus.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then scatter Taleggio cheese atop asparagus; return baking sheet to the oven.
  • Continue baking until bacon is crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 108.6 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 893.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Kashif Shahzad
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This dish is so good, I could eat it every day.


Sheri Werther
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This is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kriti Pun
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck.


Pz Leader
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Serina Serina
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always perfect.


Makylah Mandrell
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit.


Dee nash
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


Adeel Jafar
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This is the best bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe I've ever tried.


basanta kumal
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This dish is so good, I could eat it every day.


Shaun Vic Nicholson
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I've made this dish for years, and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


GLORIA NWANKWO
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Cecilia Melendez
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I love this dish. The bacon and cheese make it so flavorful. I always go back for seconds.


MD Moktarul Islam
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the bacon-wrapped asparagus, and they always ask for seconds.


Betsho Edwin
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I love how versatile this dish is. I've made it with different types of cheese, and it's always delicious. I've also added different vegetables, such as mushrooms and zucchini. It's a great way to use up whatever vegetables you have on hand.


Aranka Elbrink
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight meal. It's always a hit.


Rayhan islam Raju babu
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a winner. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly, and the bacon is always crispy. The tomatoes and Taleggio cheese add a nice touch of flavor.


Leah Pentolfe
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The asparagus cooks quickly, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Mafunisa Christinah
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I made this dish for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The asparagus was cooked perfectly, and the bacon was crispy and flavorful.


Amphiwe Mtirara
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly, and the bacon was crispy and flavorful. The tomatoes and Taleggio cheese added a nice touch of sweetness and creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.