Bacon & Caramelized-Onion Asparagus
Added March 22, 2009 | Recipe #362109
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I love asparagus and this is a tasty way to fix it. Recipe is from Kraft.
Ingredients:
3 slices
center-cut bacon
1 ½ lbs
fresh
asparagus spears
, trimmed
1 tablespoon
water
½ cup
onion
, chopped
½ cup
light
ranch dressing
Directions:
1
Cook bacon in nonstick skillet 3-5 minutes or until crisp, turning frequently.
2
Drain bacon on paper towels.
3
Discard drippings from skillet; do not wash skillet.
4
Place asparagus in microwaveable casserole or 10x4-inch dish.
5
Add water.
6
Microwave on high 4-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
7
Meanwhile, add onions to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
8
Stir in dressing.
9
Drain asparagus; top with sauce and crumbled bacon.
Ratings & Reviews:
Maybe I'm a purist...but I didn't like the ranch with the asparagus. I seem to be in the minority, so its probably just personal preference. Made for Gimme 5 Tag.
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YUM! We loved this recipe! It was very, very tasty! Thanks, Lainey for another keeper!
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Mmmmm, we want more! Fantastic asparagus recipe, wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for sharing the recipe. :)
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Nutritional Facts for Bacon & Caramelized-Onion Asparagus
Serving Size: 1 (149 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 181.0
Calories from Fat 141
78%
Total Fat 15.7 g
24%
Saturated Fat 3.3 g
16%
Cholesterol 13.1 mg
4%
Sodium 302.1 mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 6.9 g
2%
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g
10%
Sugars 2.8 g
11%
Protein 4.4 g
8%
The following items or measurements are not included:
center-cut bacon
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