How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Spears with Tomatoes & Taleggio Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Asparagus is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of the most popular and scrumptious ways to prepare asparagus is by wrapping it in bacon. The combination of the smoky, savory flavor of bacon with the earthy, tender taste of asparagus is a match made in heaven. Add in some juicy tomatoes and creamy, tangy Taleggio cheese and you have a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • 12 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 slices hardwood smoked bacon
  • ¾ pound Taleggio cheese, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir asparagus and grape tomatoes into the garlic and drizzle with lemon juice. Continue to cook and stir until asparagus are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Wrap 3 asparagus spears with 1 slice of bacon. Repeat with remaining asparagus and bacon, making 4 bundles. Arrange wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet.
  • Scatter cooked grape tomatoes around the wrapped asparagus.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then scatter Taleggio cheese atop asparagus; return baking sheet to the oven.
  • Continue baking until bacon is crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    429 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 893mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 484mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 290mg