WARM ASPARAGUS AND BACON TOAST WITH RED PEPPER-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

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Warm Asparagus and Bacon Toast with Red Pepper-Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces thin or medium asparagus, trimmed
4 slices bacon, halved crosswise
4 (3/4-inch-thick slices) thick-crusted country bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 slices mozzarella or Monterey Jack
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
1/4 cup pitted kalamata or black olives, chopped
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, and cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet in 4 bunches of 4 or 5. Place 2 pieces of bacon over each bunch, forming an X. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is partially cooked. Remove from the oven, leaving the oven on.
  • Lightly toast the bread in the oven. In a small bowl, combine the oil and garlic and brush on the bread. Transfer each bundle of asparagus and bacon to a slice of bread and top with a slice of cheese. Place on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • To serve, spoon 1/4 of the vinaigrette on each of 4 plates. Place a warm toast on each pool vinaigrette.
  • To make the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir in the chives, olives, shallots, and bell pepper; set aside.

Muh Naeem
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I didn't care for the red pepper shallot vinaigrette.


MD Mukul Rana
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The asparagus was a bit tough.


Joy muotto
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste.


partho datta
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Loy Ramadhani
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This dish is perfect for a brunch or lunch.


Alexan Ryset
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The red pepper shallot vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Zenzele Hlatywayo
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The bacon adds a nice salty flavor to the dish.


Sandile Sazini
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I love that this recipe uses fresh asparagus. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


chris Holmes
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make, but the results are impressive.


rx sahin_alom
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I was skeptical about the red pepper shallot vinaigrette, but it really worked. The flavors were perfectly balanced.


Natasha Oliver
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This dish was easy to make and tasted even better than I expected. I'll definitely be making it again.


Shagor Ahmed Ahmed
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The red pepper shallot vinaigrette really makes the dish.


Babar KhanR
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This asparagus and bacon toast was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.