Bobs Famous Bacon Asparagus Recipes

BACON AND ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

My frittata makes a marvelous light meal. especially during the summer. When I prepare the frittata for guests, I also serve rice and bread to make a hearty meal-quick and easy, but it always wins compliments! -Gwen Clemon, Soldier, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Bacon and Asparagus Frittata image

Steps:

In a 9- or 10-in. ovenproof skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings. Heat reserved drippings on medium-high. Add asparagus, onion and garlic; saute until onion is tender. Crumble bacon; set aside a third. In a large bowl, combine remaining bacon, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper. , Pour egg mixture into skillet; stir. Top with tomato, cheese and reserved bacon. Cover and cook over medium-low until eggs are nearly set, 10-15 minutes. Preheat broiler; place skillet 6 in. from heat. Broil until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 351mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Ingredients

12 ounces bacon
2 cups sliced fresh asparagus (cut in 1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

AIR-FRYER BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus image

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 400°. Coat asparagus with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks. , Place asparagus on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until bacon is crisp, 5-7 minutes on each side. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ingredients

10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
Cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

Easy-to-prepare appetizer. Laurita has a good idea so the asparagus does not over cook, to pre-cook bacon a little. So try my Recipe #187790 to avoid over cooking asparagus.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 16-20 spears

Number Of Ingredients 2

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus image

Steps:

Wash and trim asparagus spears.
Cut bacon strips in half crosswise.
Wrap one-half strip bacon around each asparagus spear, leaving tip and end exposed.
Lay on a cookie sheet with sides.
Bake in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bacon is cooked.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
**Note: You may want to try my Baked Bacon recipe #187790 for 10 minutes, to avoid over cooking asparagus.

Ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus
8 -10 slices bacon