Fried Asparagus with Bacon

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This asparagus with bacon side dish is topped with Parmesan cheese for a fun way to serve asparagus. It's guaranteed to please and will have everyone coming back for more!

Submitted by Kathi Richards Smith
Updated on November 13, 2024
Fried Asparagus with Bacon
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 slices bacon, chopped

  • 1 ½ teaspoons butter

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

  • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients to make Fried Asparagus with Bacon gathered in small bowl on a kitchen counter.

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  2. Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain grease.

    bacon pieces browning in a skillet.

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  3. Add butter to the skillet and let melt. Stir in asparagus and shallot, then season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.

    shallots and asparagus added to pan with bacon.

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  4. Transfer asparagus mixture to a platter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

    Fried Asparagus with Bacon

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88 Calories
5g Fat
7g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 314mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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