This is a different twist on asparagus, sure to please and have them coming back for more!
When I tasted this dish I quickly exclaimed: “slap my momma!” This was an easy quick and very delicious dish. I will definitely be doing it again! I listened to the previous reviewers and decided not to drain the bacon grease at all (I used very meaty bacon).
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 10 mins Total: 25 mins Servings: 4
Ingredients
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Discard grease.
Melt butter in the same skillet.
Cook and stir asparagus and shallot with salt and black pepper in melted butter and bacon. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus are tender, about 5 minutes.
Transfer asparagus mixture to a platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 88 calories; 4.9 g total fat; 13 mg cholesterol; 190 mg sodium. 6.8 g carbohydrates; 5.8 g protein.
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