This easy Bacon Parmesan Asparagus recipe is perfect for a spring side dish for a weeknight dinner or holiday meal! Made easily in minutes, these delicious grilled asparagus spears are ready in about 15 minutes.
This easy recipe works all year round as a tasty side dish and is a family favorite. It's the best way to enjoy fresh asparagus.
Treat your taste buds to a delicious Bacon Parmesan Asparagus recipe that combines the tasty bacon with the rich flavors of Parmesan cheese.
This easy-to-make side dish is more than just a yummy addition to any meal. Asparagus with Bacon and Parmesan can also be a great appetizer or delicious snack when you’re craving something savory.
This bacon parmesan asparagus will soon be your new favorite way to enjoy this delightful spring vegetable. Try it today and elevate your dining experience to the next level!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This crispy and tender asparagus is the perfect side dish for any occasion
- Easy and quick recipe, great for busy days
- Fresh asparagus bundles grilled to perfection
- Crispy bacon bits and melted Parmesan cheese for an added layer of flavor
- This is one of our Best side dish recipes you will want to bookmark for later.
Asparagus can be grilled to lovely crispiness on the stovetop. I find them light and tasty and perfect as a healthy side dish for many meals. I like grilling mine on the stovetop with a grill pan.
Ingredients for parmesan bacon asparagus spears
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Asparagus bunch, cleaned and ends removed
- Bacon strips, cooked and chopped
- Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Salt
- Pepper
Full ingredient list in recipe card.
How to make this Roasted Asparagus Easy Side Dish
Step 1 - Melt butter in a grill pan or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place asparagus stalks parallel to each other against the grain in a grill pan or skillet.
Step 2 - Drizzle olive oil on asparagus.
Grill for 7-9 minutes, turning stalks every couple of minutes.
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Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Remove from pan.
Top with bacon bits and Parmesan cheese, and serve this easy dinner side dish.
Substitutions and Variations
- Substitute Gruyere cheese for Parmesan for a unique twist.
- You can add a little brown sugar to the bacon while it is cooking.
- Experiment with different types of bacon, such as thick-cut or smoky bacon. Be sure to drain the bacon to remove bacon grease.
- Create cheesy baked asparagus by adding Swiss cheese during the grilling process.
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How to cook Asparagus:
Before you prepare asparagus to cook, it is important to thoroughly rinse the spears with water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake the spears to release any grit that might be caught in the tips and rinse again. To prepare for cooking, snap off the bottoms of the stalks with your hands - about one inch from the end.
FAQs about this Recipe
Yes, roast the asparagus in a preheated oven on a rimmed baking sheet for a delicious alternative.
Store any remaining bacon and Parmesan asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Tips for the Best Results
- Use a sharp knife to remove the woody ends of asparagus.
- Grill asparagus in a single layer for even cooking.
- Drizzle with a little lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Try using an air fryer for a different cooking method.
- Prepare and drain bacon slices before preparing asparagus so that they are ready to go. Y
- You can prepare the spears the day ahead. After cleaning as described above, stand them on their ends in a glass of water. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
- You can also cook asparagus in the microwave. Arrange the stalks with tips toward the center facing outward and add three tablespoons of water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on high for 7 to 10 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
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📖 Recipe
Grilled Asparagus with Bacon and Parmesan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, cleaned and ends removed
- 2 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.Place asparagus stalks parallel to each other against the grain in grill pan or skillet.Drizzle olive oil on asparagus.Grill 7-9 minutes, turning stalks every couple of minutes.Sprinkle with salt and pepper.Remove from pan.Top with bacon bits and Parmesan cheese and serve.
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Tamara
So fresh and exciting! We grow asparagus here and it's always one of the first crops, if not the first. And I once made bacon wrapped asparagus on the grill and it was AMAZING. I think the Parmesan here would make me thrilled.
Raquel
I love that you grow so many vegetables at your home. Asparagus is one of our faves!
Gale
Cooking asparagus tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper on a grill pan has been a favorite of mine. But I love the idea of adding bacon and parmesan!
Raquel
Thanks Gale!