That title up there was supposed to read “GRILLED Asparagus…”, but Mother Nature makes her own plans and she never ever asks if her plans will inconvenience others.
-Doesn’t my grill look like R2D2? Kinda?-
Just a few days ago it was 94 degrees; we were in tank tops and shorts. And because it was that warm, my plan was to grill over the weekend. Yeah right. Today it is 45 degrees, raining, and windy. Needless to say, the asparagus didn’t make it out to the grill – it made it to the oven, instead.
Not that the oven is bad – thank goodness we have them – but I was really looking forward to some grilled asparagus and a big juicy burger.
Maybe next weekend.
Until then, I hope you can enjoy this cheesy, bacony, veggie feast – it’s so darn delicious!
Roasted Asparagus with Bacon and Feta Cheese
You will need:
- 1 pound Asparagus, washed and dried
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked to a crisp
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 500.
- Place the asparagus on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil.
- Drizzle with olive oil, coat well, and add salt and pepper.
- Cook the asparagus for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
- In the meantime, cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp.
- Put the bacon on a paper towel, drain, and crumble; set aside.
- Remove the asparagus from the oven and put it on a platter.
- Sprinkle with bacon, then feta cheese.
- Serve warm.
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Hi Kate! What a great addition to the asparagus! I have added bacon to the asparagus but not the feta cheese. Next time I’ll add it for sure. Thanks for the wonderful idea!
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I’m an asparagus fiend and this is a great twist on it – i’m almost glad you couldn’t grill! I’ll have to give it a try.
BTW, your photos are looking great, Kate!
Same here sister! It was in the ’90′s on Wednesday here, and today barely made it to 60. I’m having the same grill woes. Asparagus looks amazing!
I’m sorry you weren’t able to grill, but this dish still looks amazing! I love the addition of the bacon and feta too. Yum!
I know….what’s up with that? I took all my winter clothes to dry clean and was all ready for the beach. But being in California I can’t complain too much my winter was nothing compared with East coast. Anyway….grill or not asparagus looks delicious. And paired with bacon and feta, yummmmmm…
Yum!! Kate these veggies look great- I love feta, ok and bacon too. LOL I will definately have to try this- Oooh I just bought some asparagus at the farmers market. YAY!
Asparagus is my favorite vegetable and I love to eat it roasted with olive oil and salt. I have never had feta cheese on it before; I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Hi Kate-Your roasted asparagus with the feta and bacon is so amazing, that it’s a perfect entree for such hot days, especially here in S. Florida.
Coincidence, that I also made asparagus for dinner as a side dish, but I grilled it in a cast iron skillet, which really turned out great, sprinkled with balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.
For sure, next time I will make it your way. Love it:DDD
BTW-I will add your blog on my blog roll list since you don’t have the Google friends follow. This way I can click on your blog to come back again. Love your blog!
Asparagus in a oven or grill, well they are always just amazing!!!! I think asparagus grilled is just heavenly:-) Beautiful pictures!
Hugs, Terra
Mmm, Kate, you will always have my heart
This looks wonderful! I’m sorry to hear about the weather, though. We actually got RAIN this morning in Southern California! NUTS! And it’ll be quite chilly over the next couple of days. So odd!
Looks tempting for sure!:) Great pictures!!!
This asparagus looks easier than the bacon wrapped recipe I’ve had my eye on. As far as grilling goes….It wasn’t until a few years ago, that I learned grilling was not a year round method of cooking. I had taken a “grilled” meal to a new mom and she later she called me and asked me how I prepared the meat, she mockingly said, “did you grill it?” I said yes and she didn’t believe me. We lived in Michigan at the time and it was the DEAD of winter which could mean 4 ft of snow, ice and below freezing…and sure it takes a little bit to keep the grill hot, but I managed. I happily grill all year round, just give me a parka and boots…and I’m good to go.
asparagus are the best
Kate, isn’t it frustrating if you’re in shorts one minute and the cold wind the next? Same here! I’ve got tons of asparagus from the market and I think you’re idea of roasting them is just perfect for our dindins tonight. Looks so good!
The perfect spring dish! I love adding feta to anything. It really pumps up any recipe.
What a great dish, Kate! My husband and I went for tapas on Saturday and got something very similar (speck wrapped asparagus) but I think they were missing something. I know now what that is! I’m finally catching up with blogs and am so happy to hear Anita only had a bad flu.
Looks delicious! I’ve been looking for recipes with asparagus to start making some (which both my husband and I would approve
) and this one with its bacon and feta looks just perfect!
PS: I completely forgot. And yup, your grill does look like R2D2, that’s pretty cool!
Yum! I’m looking forward to making an asparagus side dish tonight for dinner!
Looks delicious! Our plans for the grill were dashed as well. The weather just can’t make up its mind right now!
Oh honey, asparagus never looked so good! Bacon really is magical.
Your asparagus looks soo good, especially with the bacon. it rained here, too. We made sauteed asparagus with lemon and garlic, olive oil, and butter over linguine. Next time we’ll add the bacon and feta! thanks for the idea!
Can ou believe that my husband I don’t own a grill? Sigh. Someday I hope! This looks so good I could eat it right off the screen!
If you can send the rain our way – I’d be so grateful! Your asparagus looks awesome and who doesn’t love feta and bacon – oh my! I’m sure you’ll be able to fire up R2D2 soon!
Mmmmm, grilled or not, these look amazing! I have a tendency to eat every single stalk of asparagus (that doesn’t get accounted for by other people quickly) that I make, no matter how I make them. These would not last long in front of me, and I’d have a hard time sharing.
Yumm. I have just (with in the last year) discovered the yummy-ness that is asparagus. Then add cheese and bacon…..heaven!!!! Great recipe.
Haha, your grill does look like R2D2! And the asparagus look great! I usually top my roasted asparagus with a fried egg, but will def try topping with bacon and feta next time!
You do with mother nature would be a little more considerate it’s true. I’ll have to post about my mother-in-laws 80th birthday one day. Mother nature and I went to the mattresses! i think I made my feelings clear about feta on your baked feat post, and now you add bacon! How many “yums” can describe this?!?!?! YUM!!
I love this idea! I’m definitely making this.
This weather is so unpredictable, I’m not surprised you had to improvise :/ But omg, bacon & feta… delish combo!! Asparagus usually doesn’t do much for me but I’m sure this really spices it up!
Kate, you’re funny, but since you mention it, the grill does look a bit like R2D2, LOL!
I love asparagus roasted OR grilled but I’m with you, warmer weather is long overdue. It was like summer here a week or so ago and now I’m sitting by the fireplace. Weird, huh?
I love your addition of bacon and crumbled feta. A few of my favorite things in one dish.
This recipe might get my kids to eat asparagus
I don’t eat meat but I could certainly devour the rest…looks fantastic! Sorry about your grilling plans, but looks like it turned out beautifully 
Darn spring and her fickle-ness! We have asparagus coming out of our ears and lots of rain so this recipe is perfect! Also, your grill totally looks like r2d2, just so you know.
Oh my goodness does this look good. Asparagus is such a wonderful part of spring and summer, and you can never go wrong with bacon and cheese. Thank you for this recipe!
I’ve never seen asparagus look so good. Nor have I ever seen a grill that looks like R2D2. It kind of makes you feel sorry for him being out in the cold
I love this! I’d use veggie bacon of course
… but the soft feta, crunchy-roasted asparagus and salty bacon? Um, yes please!
I’m with you on the feta and bacon, but I’m still trying to get myself to like asparagus. Seriously, I like almost all veggies, but there’s just something about the texture of asparagus that I just don’t love yet. It looks really good, though! And so do your hostas. Our hostas look like little babies compared to yours – maybe next summer mine will grow up!
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Mmm, feta makes everything better ! And bacon too ! So double, or better yet, triple deliciousness !
I was in Chicago for the weekend…oh, boy, was it COLD and WET! Yikes. So I certainly understand it wasn’t grilling weather. But your asparagus still looks fabulous…I love it roasted and I’m glad to have a new recipe to try
yum! what a great way to jazz up some roasted asparagus!
Michigan weather is just as crazy. Mother Nature hasn’t looked at her calendar yet. Grilled or roasted this is a really good recipe and it’s loaded with bacon and cheese. Yippee!!!
LOVE asparagus and even more on the barby. Sounds great with the bacon and feta too. Oh come on…put on a coat and go out there to grill. I know a few hardcore BBQers who do it in the middle of the Canadian winter occasionally lol.
I don’t know what is up with the weather this year .. it’s super sunny one day and the next day I have to turn on the heater at home! Asparagus are such delicious vegetable .. you eat it roast or grill or blanch they taste awsm all the time
I love this dish, the flavors are perfect, furthermore i love feta cheese! And with bacon and asparagus… a delight!!
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My mouth is literally watering…everything’s better with bacon!
I miss grilling too
Your asparagus looks delicious and bacon and feta make everything so much better 
love it!!!
I am sooo making this today. I will do it on my R2D2 and grilling grate. I did squash and Portebellos last night and they were delish. Thanks for the great idea. Warm weather to ya!