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Mustard Bacon Asparagus

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This easy recipe for mustard bacon asparagus adds a little zing to everyone’s favorite spring vegetable! A quick and delicious side dish that goes perfectly with seafood, chicken and beef.

mustard bacon asparagus

If someone told me I was moving to a desert island and could only take asparagus OR bacon with me, I’d be torn.  Okay, I wouldn’t be torn, I’d totally take the bacon in a heartbeat…but I’d shed a tear for the asparagus, because I love it, love it, love it.  And just in case that happens, I figured I’d better make something that puts both of these together, because you can’t ever be too safe.  And so…mustard bacon asparagus!

This is the kind of side dish that is perfect if you are making something pretty straighforward on the grill – grilled chicken or steak for example – because between the asparagus and the mustard and the bacon, there are a whole lot of taste sensations going on.  It’s also a dish that will come together in pretty much the same time as whatever you have going on on the grill.  And/or you can do what I sometimes do, which is have this and only this for dinner.

Or lunch.  Breakfast?  With a poached egg on top?  I’m feeling it.  I always feel a teeny bit guilty for serving side dishes to the Southern husband for dinner, but since he usually reacts like this, I keep doing it.

(Bonus points if you can spot me in that picture.  It’s my favorite way to be photographed.)

Anyway, the quick story on this one is that you cook up some bacon pieces in a good sized skillet until they are just the right amount of crispy.  Scoop ’em out and let them drain on some paper towels, but make sure you leave all the wonderful bacon grease in the skillet.

Now take some asparagus that you have cut into one inch pieces and toss them in the skillet.  You can use either the thick or the thin ones…the thick ones will just cook a little longer.

Stir them around until they are cooked but still a little crunchy. Once they are done, you’re going to stir in the bacon, some fresh chopped parsley, and your favorite mustard.  Dijon works well here, but I recently found a spicy honey mustard that I’m in love with.  You be you, mustard-wise.

Once it’s all stirred together and warm, you’re done!  Now tell me that you wouldn’t be just a little tempted to have that for breakfast?  Me too.

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Mustard Bacon Asparagus


  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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This easy recipe for mustard bacon asparagus adds a little zing to everyone’s favorite spring vegetable! A quick and delicious side dish.


Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, cut into one inch pieces
  • 2 pounds asparagus, cut into one inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons of your favorite mustard
  • 4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet until it is crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving bacon drippings in skillet.
  2. Add asparagus and cook over medium heat until crisp-tender, stirring regularly. This will take you about 5 minutes for thin asparagus and closer to 10 for thick asparagus.
  3. Stir in bacon, mustard and parsley, and stir for about one more minute until the mixture is fully combined and warm. Serve at once.
1664.6 g257 mg11.4 g3.8 g0 g9.4 g4.9 g8.6 g18.5 mg

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!

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Published on May 31, 2012

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  1. Cupcake and Talk says

    June 1, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I love a man with a smile and I can see why your husband is smiling. I love your recipes.
    Lucky man.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      June 1, 2012 at 1:22 pm

      Aw, thank you!! Now you’ve made me smile too. :-)

      Reply
  2. Joanne says

    June 1, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    I tried serving the boyfriend a side dish for dinner last night and it did NOT go over so well…probably because there was no bacon in it. Le sigh. I’ll have to try this next.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      June 1, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      Yes, side-dish-as-dinner must be handled delicately! Bacon, cheese and anything fried can be helpful. :)

      Reply
  3. Chocolate Shavings says

    June 2, 2012 at 7:47 am

    I’m totally with you on the asparagus love – I can’t get enough of it comes spring. And with bacon? How could you ask for more?

    Reply
    • Kate says

      June 2, 2012 at 12:03 pm

      I know – it’s a match made in heaven, right? :)

      Reply
  4. Gemma says

    June 22, 2012 at 2:38 am

    Awesome recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!
    If you are interested in finding out about growing your own asparagus.
    http://www.wascene.com/home-garden/how-to-grow-asparagus/
    Thanks,
    Gemma

    Reply
    • Kate says

      June 23, 2012 at 9:55 am

      Thanks Gemma! Will give it a look.

      Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    July 21, 2012 at 1:26 am

    This is like a combination of all my favorite things in one side dish – I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  6. Kate says

    July 21, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Isn’t it great when that happens? Hope you love it. :)

    Reply

Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover. I’m so glad you’re here!

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