Marmie's Bacon, Garlic Asparagus

"I was looking for a fast way to prepare my asparagus, I was getting tired of steamed....So I put this together. Although this certainly is not as fat free as steamed, it is truly much more flavorful. It turned out so delicious that I was sad that I had not cooked larger portions, I loved the crispy, sweet garlic. NOTE: (The directions look really long but are only detailed not difficult.) I hope you enjoy this super easy recipe."
 
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Ready In:
15mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
24 spears
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Fry bacon medium crisp in frying pan on med heat.
  • Remove bacon, chop coarsley and set aside - reserving bacon fat in pan.
  • Place 2 crushed cloves of garlic in pan and fry untill tender but not browned.
  • Meanwhile - To prepare asparagus for cooking:

  • Wash,.
  • Hold bottom end of asparagus in right finger tips, the other hand will hold asparagus in about the middle and bend to 'snap' off ends where they naturally break to get rid of the tough ends. Discard ends.
  • With a potatoe peeler and gently peel tough outer layer away from cleaned asparagus.
  • Place in frying pan with the partly cooked garlic and cook untill tender crisp - about 5 minutes. Watch that the garlic does not burn, what you are looking for is a gentle crispy golden color.
  • Sprinkle asparagus with chopped bacon and parmesan salt and pepper -topping with the crispy garlic from the pan. - serve immediately.

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Reviews

  1. Just delicious! Asparagus is wonderful to me anyway you cook it, but this recipe is sensational. The bacon (need I say more) added so much, and the crispy garlic was perfect. I minced my garlic, and wished I'd sliced it instead....think it would have looked better in the dish. This is a wonderful recipe.....thanks for sharing! Made for PAC 2011.
     
  2. Loved this! I left out the cheese since we didn't have any on hand but it was perfect for our taste. Made this as a side to our Thanksgiving dinner a few months back and everyone (including the kids) loved it. I'll definitely make this again since it's very eat to put together.
     
  3. Absolutely delicious! It made a side dish of asparagus come alive with such a bold taste. The main entree was now in competition, with no intention. I will definitely make this again. It's not a side dish that will fade but make its presence known! Yummy.
     
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I live on a farm in beautiful Alberta Canada with my husband and children. Between us we have six 'kids' ranging in age from 16 - 26 years old. Now that there are only two of our kids left living at home, I have more time to play around with my real passion; cooking and trying new recipes. I really love it when the kids come home so I can cook for them. I truly enjoy harvesting our massive garden (well, actually it is more my husband Jerry's garden if I am honest.)and putting up preserves every year. We have a great arrangement, he plants and weeds - I cook and can everything edible! It works well for us. My favorite thing is when my husband and I share a glass of wine while I am cooking and have the best visits. Oh so much good food out there and so little waistline to spare! My idea of a nice vacation souvenir is a pile of new and unusual spices to play with! If I don't know what it is.... I just search for it on Recipezaar!!! Way too much fun!
 
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