Asparagus with Bacon and Goat Cheese Recipe

Tonight I made one of Walter Scheib, The American Chef's, recipes.  My husband, Bill,  loved it and asked that I make sure that I don't forget how I made it.  I thought I'd share it here.   It's a wonderful use for the fresh asparagus from your CSA shares.  

Asparagus with Bacon and Goat's Cheese 

• 6 slices of bacon
• 2 pounds asparagus(trim off tough ends)
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 ounces goat cheese(room temperature), crumbled
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1. Cook bacon until browned. Drain on paper towels and crumble
2. Coat asparagus well with 2 tbsp olive oil and salt and pepper.
3. Place asparagus on sheet pan and roast in a 475 degree oven until fork-tender, approximately 5 – 7 minutes.
4. Remove and place on serving platter. 
5. Mix together lemon juice and 2 tsp. olive oil. Drizzle over asparagus.
6. Sprinkle with goat's cheese and bacon.
7. Garnish with grated lemon peel.
   

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