Cheesy Keto Bacon and Asparagus

It’s not exactly breaking news that I love bacon. Who doesn’t? It’s a perfect food. And as much as I love eating slices of bacon for breakfast, this cheesy bacon wrapped asparagus side dish might be my favorite way to serve it. It’s bacon wrapped around cream cheese, parmesan cheese, some amazing seasonings, and asparagus. What’s not to love?

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it’s rich and decadent from the cheese and meat, but also fresh and healthy from the veggies. So whatever you’re craving, this bacon and asparagus recipe will probably hit the spot. Plus, it only takes 30 minutes to make, so you can whip it up to accompany any meal.

Why You’ll Love This Bacon Side Dish

Here are a few reasons why I know you’ll go crazy for this keto recipe. 

• 30 minutes. I’m a firm believer that side dishes should be quick and easy. No one wants to waste time in the kitchen spending hours on a side. This recipe only takes 30 minutes, and the bulk of that time is spent with the bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven. It’s fast, it doesn’t require much work, and it won’t leave your kitchen a mess! 
• Versatile. This is a great side dish for pretty much any meal. Because it has vegetables, cheese, and meat, it goes with everything. No matter what you’re making for dinner, it will be better with a side of bacon and asparagus.
• Restaurant-quality. Cheesy bacon wrapped asparagus sounds like something you would find on the menu at a fancy steakhouse. And that’s exactly what this dish tastes like! Even though it barely takes any work, it’s an upscale side dish that will impress anyone you cook it for.

Ingredients Needed

Here are the 7 ingredients that you’ll need to make this gluten-free bacon side dish. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page to see the specific quantities for the ingredients.

• Asparagus
• Bacon – You’ll need to cut the bacon in half.
• Olive oil
• Garlic powder
• Cream cheese
• Grated parmesan cheese – For best results, grate your own parmesan cheese, but pre-shredded works fine.
• Everything bagel seasoning

How to Make Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus 

This perfect side dish only takes 30 minutes to make. Here’s how to do it.

• Prep. Preheat your oven to 400F.
• Make the filling. Add the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and everything bagel seasoning to a bowl, and mix to combine.
• Season the asparagus. Toss the asparagus in the oil, and season with garlic powder.
• Divide. Portion the asparagus into 8 even piles.
• Stretch the bacon. Take each half-slice of bacon and carefully stretch it as far as you can without tearing it. 
• Assemble. Put a large spoonful of the filling and a bundle of asparagus on a piece of bacon. Wrap the bacon around the cheese mixture and asparagus, but don’t wrap it too tightly. Place it on a baking sheet, with the seam of the bacon facing down. Repeat with the other 7 pieces.

• Bake. Put the bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven and bake until the veggies are tender and the bacon is crispy. This should take about 20-25 minutes. 

Tips and Tricks

Here are some of my favorite tricks to use when making this recipe.

• Snap the asparagus. When cooking asparagus, you always want to trim the stalks. The best way to do this is to lightly fold each asparagus piece from the bottom until it snaps. It will naturally break off where you want to trim the asparagus. This keeps you from having chewy, stringy vegetables.
• Tent the asparagus. If you notice that the asparagus tops are burning in the oven, place a piece of aluminum foil over them. That way you can keep cooking this tasty side dish until the bacon is cooked through, without burning the veggies. 
• Save the fat. As the bacon wrapped asparagus cooks, the fat will render and pool on the baking sheet. Take the baking sheet out of the oven occasionally and pour off the excess fat. But don’t throw the fat away! Save it to cook with, because it’s super delicious and tastes just like bacon.

What to Serve it With

As I said, I think this veggie and bacon side dish goes perfectly with almost any entree. But here are a few of my favorite things to serve it alongside.

• Chicken Cordon Bleu
• Perfect Baked Pork Chops
• Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich
• Crockpot Turkey Breast
• One Pan Shrimp Creole

How to Store Leftovers

You can keep leftover bacon wrapped shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days. Reheat in a 375F oven for 10 minutes, until warm all the way through.

Can You Freeze This Recipe? 

This recipe can be frozen, but the texture of the asparagus will suffer a little bit. Keep the bacon wrapped asparagus in an airtight container and it will last in the freezer for 3 months. Reheat straight from the freezer in a 375F oven for 15 minutes.

More Keto Bacon Recipes

If you’re anything like me, then you can’t get enough bacon! Here are some more of my favorite keto bacon recipes that you should try.

• Bacon Egg and Cheese Rolls
• Candied Bacon
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup
• Broccoli Salad with Bacon
• Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
• Easy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

Yield: 8 bundles

Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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This cheesy bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is the perfect side dish. It's filled with 2 types of cheese and delicious seasonings, wrapped crispy bacon, and only takes 30 minutes.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound of asparagus, trimmed
• 4 slices of thin-cut bacon, cut in half
• 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. In a small bowl, mix up the cream cheese, parmesan, and everything bagel seasoning. Set aside.
3. Gently toss the asparagus in the oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Split into 8 piles as evenly as possible.
4. One by one, slowly stretch each slice of bacon as long as you can without tearing it. This will help prevent the bacon from shrinking too much, and helps it to cook a bit faster.
5. Place a heaping teaspoon of the cheese mixture and a bundle of asparagus on a slice of bacon. Wrap, but not too tightly, and place seam side down on a baking sheet. Repeat with the other pieces.
6. Cook the bundles 20-25 minutes under asparagus is tender and bacon is crisp. The time needed will depend on the size of your asparagus and how much the bacon is overlapping.

Notes

• If the tops of the asparagus are beginning to burn before the bacon is crispy, cover just the tops with aluminum foil. Make sure to leave the bacon exposed so it can crisp up.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days, or in the freezer for 3 months.
• Reheat in a 375F oven for 10-15 minutes, until heated all the way through.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

2 bundles
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 17gCholesterol: 35.5mgSodium: 386mgCarbohydrates: 5gNet Carbohydrates: 2.6gFiber: 2.4gSugar: 2.4gProtein: 8g

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Steak and Shrimp

Steak and Shrimp are one of those great flavor combinations that many of us reserve for special occasions. Also called Surf and Turf, steak and shrimp is quite impressive and may seem a bit out of reach for a weeknight dinner. However, this one pan, 20 minute recipe is sure to change your mind. This dish also features tender asparagus, peppers and zucchini, making it a complete, well rounded meal! 

Steak and Shrimp Skillet Ingredients

As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need for this recipe. To get the complete recipe just keep scrolling. For this steak recipe you will need:

• Steak tips, or 1 inch cuts of your favorite steak
• Deveined, shelled and thawed shrimp
• Vegetables: asparagus, bell peppers, onions, zucchini
• Other ingredients: extra virgin olive oil and cajun seasoning or your favorite all purpose seasoning blend. 

How to make Surf and Turf?

You won’t believe how simple this recipe is. First, just combine all of your ingredients in a large bowl and coat with olive oil and your seasonings. Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium high heat and add nonstick spray. Add your seasoned ingredients to the hot skillet.

Try to align everything in one layer, if you can. Cook for three minutes, stir and then cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink and the veggies are fork tender.

How do I know when steak is done?

The cook time is determined by your preferred cut. The most reliable way to monitor your steak is to use a meat thermometer to ensure it has reached your preferred level of doneness. Here’s a simple guide to temperatures and doneness:

• Medium Rare: 135 degrees F or 57 degrees C
• Medium: 145 degrees F or 63 degrees C
• Medium Well: 150 degrees F or 66 degrees C
• Well: 160 degrees F or 71 degrees C

Tips for the Best Steak and Shrimp

• Arrange everything in a single layer, if possible. You can also cook in batches if you don’t have a large enough skillet.
• This is an excellent recipe for a stove top griddle, or an outdoor Blackstone griddle if you have one handy. 
• You can easily double or triple this recipe if you’re cooking for a crowd! Just remember, you will have to cook in batches. 
• For extra flavor, you can marinate your shrimp using this recipe
• If you prefer your food to be extra spicy, step up the cajun seasoning! If you prefer your food a little more mild, even a small portion of the seasoning will add an excellent flavor

How to Store and Reheat Steak and Shrimp

To store, simply place in the fridge in a glass or plastic container with an airtight lid. This meal will keep fresh for up to three days.

To reheat, just put in the microwave and warm in 30 second increments until your desired temperature is met. You could also warm on the stove top or in the Air Fryer.

More One Pan Meals

• One Pan Tuscan Chicken
• Asian Pork Chops with Sesame Broccoli
• Fajita Veggies
• One Pan Shrimp Creole

Keto Recipes

• Andouille Sausage Foil Packets
• Zucchini Nachos
• Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Yield: 6

Steak and Shrimp Skillet

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Ingredients

• 1 pound steak tips, or 1 inch cubes of your favorite cut
• 1 pound thawed shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup asparagus, sliced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning*

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and seasoning.
2. Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium heat. Spray with cooking oil. Add the meat and veggies to the skillet, trying to place everything in a single layer if possible.
3. Cook the veggies 3 minutes without tossing, stir and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is pink and cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Notes

Cooking Guide for Steak

Medium Rare: 135 degrees F or 57 degrees C
Medium: 145 degrees F or 63 degrees C
Medium Well: 150 degrees F or 66 degrees C
Well: 160 degrees F or 71 degrees C

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

About 1 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 321Total Fat: 15.6gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 1106mgCarbohydrates: 6.4gNet Carbohydrates: 4.7gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 3.1gProtein: 39g

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A common request I get is for more one person recipes. Often, one person in a family is following a keto lifestyle and others aren’t. It can be tricky trying to scale down a family size recipe to serve one person so I’m sharing my go to quick and easy Keto Parmesan Tilapia and Asparagus for one. 

Since my husband isn’t keto, sometimes our meals do differ. I love this easy parmesan tilapia because I always have the ingredients on hand. Another plus is that everything is cooked together making for an easy clean up and quick meal. If you don’t have asparagus on hand you can substitute another low carb vegetable such as broccoli or green beans.

What ingredients do you need for Keto Parmesan Tilapia?

• Tilapia
• Butter
• Garlic
• Mayonnaise
• Parmesan
• Asparagus
• Green Onion
• Lemon juice

How do you make Parmesan Tilapia for one?

This recipe is incredibly easy. Everything is baked in one pan and from start to finish this is about a twenty minute meal. You just need to follow five simple steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly spray a small baking dish. 
2. Place the asparagus spears on one side of the baking dish and the tilapia on the other side. 
3. Melt the butter and add the minced garlic, drizzle over the asparagus. Salt and pepper the asparagus and fish to taste.
4. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, parmesan, green onions and lemon juice. 
5. Remove the asparagus and fish from the oven, flip the fish and spread the parmesan mixture on the tilapia. 
6. Bake an additional 6-10 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the fish flakes easily. 

How many carbs are in Parmesan Tilapia?

As I mentioned this is an ideal keto dinner. It is naturally very low in carbs and has a nice dose of fat from the butter, mayonnaise and parmesan. This recipe makes one serving and has 3.8 net carbs for the entire meal! 

What are some easy keto recipes?

One pan recipes have always been my favorite. I have a ton of easy one pan keto recipes you will love. One of my favorites is this One Pan Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet, it has less than 4 net carbs and is done in under 30 minutes. Another one I love is this Cheesy Sausage and Cabbage Skillet. It is the perfect comfort food and great for busy nights. Some other favorites are:

• Keto Tuscan Chicken (about 2 net carbs)
• One Pan Salmon and Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner
• Philly Cheesesteak Skillet 
• Sausage and Cabbage Skillet
• One Pan Green Chili Chicken 

Yield: 1

Keto Parmesan Tilapia and Asparagus for One

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Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 piece of tilapia, thawed
• 1 cup of asparagus (about 4.5 ounces or 12-14 spears, woody ends removed)
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon minced green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon slices optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly spray a small baking dish. 
2. Place the asparagus spears on one side of the baking dish and the tilapia on the other side. 
3. Melt the butter and add the minced garlic, drizzle over the asparagus. Salt and pepper the asparagus and fish to taste.
4. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, parmesan, green onions and lemon juice. 
5. Remove the asparagus and fish from the oven, flip the fish and spread the parmesan mixture on the tilapia. 
6. Bake an additional 6-10 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the fish flakes easily. 

Notes

For a diferent flavor variation just a flavored mayonaise such as pesto, garlic or chipotle.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 349Total Fat: 22.3gCholesterol: 89.9mgSodium: 406mgCarbohydrates: 6.7gNet Carbohydrates: 3.8gFiber: 2.9gSugar: 2.8gProtein: 32.8g

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