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Cheesy Breaded Bacon & Asparagus Side Dish

Cheesy Breaded Bacon & Asparagus Side Dish

Serves 2 | with a Herby Breadcrumb Topping
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 28, 2026
Calories
227 kcal
Protein
12.7g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Cereals containing gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

200 grams

Asparagus

60 grams

British Smoked Bacon Lardons

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

25 grams

Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

1 sachet(s)

Mixed Herbs

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

Energy (kJ)951 kJ
Energy (kcal)227 kcal
Fat13.5 g
of which saturates4.5 g
Carbohydrate13.5 g
of which sugars2.1 g
Dietary Fibre3.1 g
Protein12.7 g
Salt2.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Bowl
Garlic Press

Instructions

Into the Oven
1

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

b) Trim the bottom 2cm from the asparagus and discard.

c) Pop the asparagus and bacon lardons onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.

d) When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until tender, 12-15 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.

Prep the Breadcrumb Topping
2

a) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) In a small bowl, combine the garlic, grated hard Italian style cheese, breadcrumbs, mixed herbs and olive oil (see pantry for amount).

Finish and Serve
3

a) When the asparagus and bacon have been in the oven for 2-5 mins, sprinkle over the cheesy herby breadcrumbs and return to the oven for the remaining time, until crispy and golden.

b) Once baked, transfer to your serving dish to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers found this side dish delicious, with a simple yet flavourful profile.
  • Ease of prep: Very easy to prepare, making it a convenient and impressive addition to meals.
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