Easy Asparagus Recipe ready in 30 minutes, a one-pan stovetop dish. Tender asparagus smothered in the most delicious cheesy parmesan alfredo sauce loaded with bacon and mushrooms. This creamy asparagus is the perfect side to Bang Bang Shrimp or chicken parmesan.

Though asparagus is great with baked salmon, it’s a side you can add to just about any meal.

Asparagus in creamy mushroom sauce with bacon and mushrooms in a skillet.

asparagus recipe-

If you don’t have a love relationship with asparagus, you will after this recipe! The asparagus is so tender from blanching and once cooked in the creamy Alfredo sauce with bacon and mushroom and topped with cheese, this side is a WINNER!

Cheesy asparagus recipe in a cream alfredo sauce with bacon and mushrooms.

trim asparagus-

You first want to trim the ends of the woody part of the asparagus.

  • SNAP: You can either break the ends and it will automatically break where the good juicy part begins and woody part ends.
  • CUT: For a quicker method, stack and align all ends of asparagus together. With a knife, cut off about 3/4″-1″ of the woody part.
Collage how to cook asparagus asparagus recipe.

how to make asparagus-

This asparagus recipe is a keeper! It’s so easy to make with a few easy steps. Not much can go wrong in the making of the recipe. 🙂

  1. Trim the ends of the asparagus and blanch in boiling water 4-5 minutes, until the asparagus are desired doneness.
  2. Meanwhile, saute the bacon. In the same skillet saute onion and mushrooms.
  3. Add garlic and flour and whisk until combined.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the broth, cream, hot sauce and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour cream into the skillet and bring to a soft boil. Over med heat, cook until sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes (stir frequently so the sauce doesn’t burn).
  6. Add asparagus back into the skillet, and mix to combine.
  7. Top dish with cheese and close lid. Cook over med/low heat until cheese completely melts.
  8. ENJOY!
How to cook asparagus with bacon and mushrooms in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

different ways how to cook asparagus-

Though I love this asparagus recipe so much, there are other many ways to cook asparagus. Like our cheesy baked asparagus which is also incredibly easy.

  • BAKED– Drizzle asparagus with oil or butter and season with your favorite seasonings. Bake (roast) in the oven at 425°F for 12-15 minutes, or until desired tenderness is reached.
  • GRILLED– Just like baked asparagus, grilling asparagus is so quick. Drizzle asparagus with oil and season. Grill over medium heat 3-5 minutes turning as needed.
  •  BLANCH– To blanch asparagus, bring water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook 3-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus and desired doneness.
  • SAUTE– Coat asparagus with oil and season to taste, saute 7-8 minutes over medium heat.
Creamy asparagus with mushroom sauce and bacon pieces topped with cheese and grated pepper.

You’re going to fall in love with this one-pan asparagus dish. I cannot begin to explain the amazing flavors of the Alfredo sauce with bacon and mushroom with asparagus. Truly DELICIOUS and so easy!

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Asparagus in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Author: Valentina
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5 from 15 votes
Quick Asparagus Recipe ready in 30 minutes, a one-pan stovetop dish. Tender asparagus cooked in the most amazing cheesy parmesan alfredo sauce loaded with bacon and mushrooms. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh asparagus
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 oz bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

cream-

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Trim the ends of the asparagus. Blanch in boiling water for 4-6 minutes, or until desired tenderness is reached. Drain asparagus, cover and set aside.
  • Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook sautee until fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
  • Finely chop onions and slice mushrooms.
  • In the same skillet, over med heat, cook onions and mushrooms in the bacon grease and butter until onions are tender.
  • Once mushrooms are cooked, add bacon back and minced garlic. Saute for a minute.
  • Whisk in the flour until combined.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, hot sauce, parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Pour into skillet. 
  • Bring sauce to a soft boil, simmer 3-4 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add the cooked asparagus to sauce and mix into the creamy sauce.
  • Sprinkle cheese, close lid on skillet and turn heat down to a med/low. Cook until cheese melts. 
  • Garnish with herbs and fresh ground pepper, if desired. 
    ENJOY!

Nutrition

667kcal Calories14g Carbs22g Protein59g Fat30g Saturated Fat161mg Cholesterol997mg Sodium631mg Potassium3g Fiber4g Sugar2185IU Vitamin A12.3mg Vitamin C315mg Calcium3.4mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Asparagus in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 667 Calories from Fat 531
% Daily Value*
Fat 59g91%
Saturated Fat 30g188%
Cholesterol 161mg54%
Sodium 997mg43%
Potassium 631mg18%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 2185IU44%
Vitamin C 12.3mg15%
Calcium 315mg32%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)