Let’s face it, Asparagus is good no matter how you prepare it, but this savory, cheesy, flavorful Asiago Garlic and Bacon Grilled Asparagus is literally the bomb. It’s a perfect side to steak, seafood or pasta! So yum!
This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek. I received product samples from sponsors to use in creating #BBQWeek recipes. However, all opinions are mine alone.
I’d like to start out by thanking Michigan Asparagus for the wonderful package of Asparagus they sent for me to create this absolutely mouth-watering, delicious Asiago Garlic and Bacon Grilled Asparagus.
Asparagus is one of my very favorite vegetables; we make it a lot. Because of this, I love to find new and interesting ways to prepare it. This Asiago Garlic and Bacon Grilled Asparagus is one of our absolute favorite Asparagus Recipes.
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One of the things I love about this Asiago Garlic and Bacon Grilled Asparagus, is how incredibly easy it is. Basically you just mix up all of the ingredients, add them to a tinfoil tray, toss the asparagus and pop right on the grill. Ready in about 10 minutes. I pop it on with the protein I’m bbqing most of the time.
Asiago Garlic and Bacon Grilled Asparagus makes the perfect side dish for any BBQ but most especially goes great with fish, shrimp, chicken and steak.
I hope you’ll try Asiago Garlic and Bacon Grilled Asparagus. The recipe is below and can be printed. In the meantime, check out the bloggers participating today, and enter to win a prize!
See what the bloggers served up Monday for #BBQWeek
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Chicken and Asparagus Grilled Pizza by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
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Double Blueberry Bison Burgers by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
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Grilled Blueberry and White Pepper Pork Chops by Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids
Easy Lighter Grilled Buffalo Chicken by Jonesin’ For Taste
Grilled Asparagus with Mustard Dill Sauce by Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Grilled Caesar Asparagus by 4 Sons ‘R’ Us
Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa and Asparagus by Simple and Savory
Grilled Eggplant Caprese Salad by Everyday Eileen
Grilled Fruit & Cake Kabobs by Red Cottage Chronicles
Grilled London Broil by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Grilled London Broil with Chimichurri Sauce by Cookaholic Wife
Grilled Pork Burgers with Hawaiian-Style Buns by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Grilled Sweet and Spicy Mustard Pork Chops by Soulfully Made
Meat Lover’s Kebabs by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Southwestern 7 Layered Dips by The Freshman Cook
Tangerine Hatch Chile Grilled Chicken Fajitas by Family Around the Table
Tangerine Hatch Chile Honey Chicken Kebabs by Palatable Pastime
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Asiago Garlic and Bacon Grilled Asparagus
Let's face it, Asparagus is good no matter how you prepare it, but this savory, cheesy, flavorful Asiago Garlic and Bacon Grilled Asparagus is literally the bomb. It's a perfect side to steak, seafood or pasta! So yum!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons garlic minced
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup Asiago cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Get your grill ready.
Remove the woody end of the asparagys by taking the end of the asparagus between your thumb and forefinger and bend until it breaks. The reason this is the easiest way is that the asparagus automatically breaks just where the woody part ends and the fresh, juicy asparagus begins.
Create a tinfoil "tray" by curving up the ends. Place the asparagus in the tinfoil tray and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the top, add the bacon, asiago cheese and salt and pepper and toss everything to coat.
Place the tinfoil tray on the BBQ pit and grill for 5 minutes with lid closed. Open lid, toss everything again using long tongs and grill another 5 minutes with lid opened.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
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Ellen says
It’s always grilling season here and you’ve put all my favorite things into one delicious side dish! We all know bacon makes everything better but the Asiago takes this asparagus over the top! Thanks for being a part of #BBQWeek!
Nicole Cook says
I wish I lived in Florida so I could grill year round. I mean I could grill year round here, and I do most of the time but trying to flip things over with mittens on and snow falling all around you isn’t quite the same. haha Love ya! And thank you! xoxo
NIchole says
Simple ingredients, but so much flavor! I love this combination.
Nicole Cook says
That’s the only way I cook – has to be simple but with incredible flavor! Thank you so much!! xxx
Jolene says
Love grilled asparagus and you just completely put it over the top with the Asiago and bacon! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Nicole Cook says
Aw thank you!! It was delish!
Colleen says
This may be the most perfect summer asparagus! I just want to gobble it all up!
Nicole Cook says
I’m a bit of an asparagus addict, so I have to find fun ways to make it over and over again – this is one of our favorites! Thanks Colleen!
Karen @Karen's Kitchen stories says
Those look wicked delicious.
Nicole Cook says
I simply can’t tell you how wicked they actually were 😉 SOOOO good! Thanks!
Eileen Kelly says
Such a fabulous side dish. I love cooking with foil on the grill. These are also great for beach BBQ.
Nicole Cook says
Foil on the grill is so great for side dishes! Plus makes clean up a breeze. Thank you!!
Nikki says
Asiago, asparagus and bacon all in one dish! AMAZING! Cannot wait to make this! YUM!
Nicole Cook says
Oh it was soooo good Nikki! Thanks!!
Sue Lau says
That asparagus is the bomb! I had some with steak as well. They go great together.
Christie says
Mmmmmmm! That bacon and that cheese. So so good!
Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
We frequently make grilled or roasted asparagus with Parmesan or Asiago (whatever we have on hand) but I love the addition of bacon. YUM!
Anne Lawton says
This is a delicious way to serve one of my favorite veggies!
Teri@The Freshman Cook says
What a yummy recipe! I love how you made this with all those incredible flavors!