Roasted Asparagus With Goat Cheese and Bacon

• bacon↗6 slices
• medium asparagus, tough ends trimmed↗2 lbs
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• olive oil↗2 teaspoons
• log soft fresh goat cheese4 ounces

  crumbled

• fresh lemon juice↗2 teaspoons
• lemon peel↗1 teaspoon

  grated

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp.

2. 2

   Transfer to paper towels and drain.

3. 3

   Crumble and set aside.

4. 4

   Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500 degrees.

5. 5

   Arrange asparagus on large rimmed baking sheet.

6. 6

   Drizzle with 2 T. oil and turn to coat well.

7. 7

   Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Roast asparagus until crisp-tender when pierced with knife, about 7 minutes.

9. 9

   Arrange asparagus in single layer on platter.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with goat cheese, then bacon.

11. 11

    Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining 2 t. oil.

12. 12

    Sprinkle grated lemon peel over.

13. 13

    If not serving right away, cover and serve at room temp later.