Cheddar Polenta With Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Need a gluten free main course? Cheddar Polenta With Bacon Wrapped Asparagus could be an excellent recipe to try. This recipe serves 1 and costs $2.77 per serving. One serving contains 493 calories, 20g of protein, and 28g of fat. A mixture of extra sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, salt, and a handful o
- Prep time
- 13 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 6 spears of asparagus
- 2 slices bacon
- 0.75 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup coarse corn grits
- 0.25 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 serving bell pepper
- 1 serving salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 40
- 2
Wrap 6 thick asparagus spears with two slices of raw bacon.
- 3
Place on a small baking sheet and spritz the bundle with nonstick cooking spray, just to coat the asparagus lightly.
- 4
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender.Make the cheddar polenta while the asparagus is roasting: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan.Stir in polenta.Lower the heat and cook slowly for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture has thickened.Stir in the cheese. I used extra sharp cheddar, but any kind would work.
- 5
Add a dash of salt and pepper, or more to taste.Scoop the polenta in a dish and top with the bacon wrapped asparagus.