Asparagus and Double Smoked Bacon Popover

Asparagus, double smoked bacon and leeks baked on a puffy popover topped with melted cheese!

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 kevin📖 closetcooking

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🥘 Ingredients

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Bring a pan with 1 inch of water to a boil, add the asparagus and cook until it turns bright green.

asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces1 pound

Rinse the asparagus under cold water and pat dry.

asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces1 pound

Cook the bacon in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, and set aside on paper towels to drain reserving the grease in the pan.

bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces4 slices

Add the leeks to the pan, saute until tender, about ⏱️ 2-4 minutes, set aside and turn off the heat.

leek, thinly sliced1

Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt.

butter1 tablespoon

Mix the milk, eggs, flour, salt and pepper and pour it into the pan.

large eggs, room temperature3

Sprinkle the asparagus, bacon, leeks and the cheese over the batter in the pan.

asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces1 poundbacon, cut into 1 inch pieces4 slicesleek, thinly sliced1

Transfer the pan to a preheated 425F/220C oven and bake until puffed and golden brown, about ⏱️ 15-20 minutes.