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Asparagus Bacon Stuffed

A delicious and savory dish featuring tender asparagus spears stuffed with a flavorful mixture of cream cheese, herbs, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Asparagus
  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed
Topping
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Prepare the Asparagus
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and trim the asparagus spears, ensuring they are about 5-6 inches long.
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and black pepper.
  2. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Stuff the Asparagus
  1. Using a small spoon, carefully stuff each asparagus spear with the cream cheese mixture.
  2. Place the stuffed asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake
  1. Drizzle the stuffed asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  2. Enjoy your delicious asparagus bacon stuffed as an appetizer or side dish!

Notes

For a spicy kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the stuffing mixture.