Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Bacon

• 6 bacon slices
• 2 pounds medium asparagus, tough ends trimmed
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 3 1/2- to 4-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp.
2. Transfer to paper towels and drain.
3. Crumble bacon; set aside.
4. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 500F.
5. Arrange asparagus on large rimmed baking sheet.
6. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and turn asparagus to coat well.
7. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
8. Roast asparagus until crisp-tender when pierced with knife, about 7 minutes.
9. Arrange asparagus in single layer on platter.
10. Sprinkle with goat cheese, then bacon.
11. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
12. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over.
13. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead.
14. Cover with plastic wrap.
15. Let stand at room temperature.)

bacon, medium asparagus, olive oil, goat cheese, lemon juice

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-asparagus-with-goat-cheese-and-bacon-104966 (may not work)