Recipe for Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Bacon 
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Yield:
6
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
6 x bacon slices
2 lb medium asparagus tough ends trimmed
2 tbl olive oil plus
2 tsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1/2 oz soft fresh goat cheese log - (to 4 oz) crumbled
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
Instructions: Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon; set aside.

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500 degrees. Arrange asparagus on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and turn asparagus to coat well. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus until crisp-tender when pierced with knife, about 7 minutes.

Arrange asparagus in single layer on platter. Sprinkle with goat cheese, then bacon. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature.)

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Comments: Serve Champagne to add an elegant, light touch to this terrific brunch menu.

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