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Ingredients
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1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed
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3 slices bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 ounces freshly shredded white Cheddar cheese
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 lemon wedge
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
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Lightly coat a baking sheet with bacon grease. Lay asparagus evenly onto the baking sheet.
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Roast asparagus in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven; squeeze juice from lemon wedge evenly onto asparagus. Sprinkle with bacon and shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
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Return to the oven, and cook until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
129 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 129 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
Sodium 261mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 8g | 17% |
Vitamin C 98mg | 109% |
Calcium 96mg | 7% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 533mg | 11% |
* 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.