Asparagus And Double Smoked Bacon Popover Recipes

BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven, if using, to 400 degrees F.
• Lightly coat asparagus spears in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the asparagus with black pepper. Take a quick count of the spear tips. Divide the total number by four. Gather that number of spears and use a slice of bacon to wrap the bundle and secure the spears together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• To grill, place bundles on hot grill and cover. Cook 10 to 12 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus bundles are tender.
• For oven preparation, place bundles on slotted broiler pan. Bake 12 minutes.

ASPARAGUS POPOVER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• In a medium saucepan, add 2 inched of salted water; bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
• Drain and rinse with cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut the spears crosswise into thirds.
• In a medium cast-iron skillet, add the butter.
• Place the skillet in the oven to melt the butter.
• In a medium bowl, microwave the milk on high for 30 seconds.
• Whisk in the eggs, then the flour, salt, pepper, and sugar.
• Add the asparagus pieces to the hot cast-iron skillet and pour the batter on top.
• Sprinkle with half of the cheese and bake until puffed and golden-brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Top with the remaining cheese.