Asparagus Two Ways (Cheese Bake & Bacon Wrap)
Two simple asparagus dishes made with just a few ingredients. Sautéed in garlic butter and topped with melted cheese for the cheese bake, or wrapped in bacon and pan-seared for the bacon rolls — both come together quickly for an impressive side dish or drinking snack.
Ingredients
For the Cheese Bake
- Asparagus100g
- Garlic1 clove
- Butter1 tbsp
- Sliced cheese1 slice
For the Bacon Rolls
- Asparagus100g
- Bacon4 strips
Directions
- 1
Mince the garlic for the cheese bake.
- 2
Melt butter in a pan.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- 4
Add the asparagus and sauté.
- 5
Transfer the sautéed asparagus to a plate and top with cheese.
- 6
Microwave for 30-40 seconds until the cheese melts, and the cheese bake is done.
- 7
For the bacon rolls, blanch the asparagus briefly in boiling water, then drain.
- 8
Cut the bacon strips in half.
- 9
Wrap the asparagus tightly with the bacon.
- 10
Cook in a pan over medium heat, turning occasionally, and the bacon rolls are done.