Main Ingredients

• 1½ pounds (700 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 cup Gruyère cheese, freshly grated
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra melt)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Optional Add-Ins (Highly Recommended)

• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for gentle heat)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for depth in the sauce)