Asparagus Bundles
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Asparagus Bundles
Description
In the Asparagus Bundles recipe, fresh asparagus stalks are trimmed and grouped into bundles, each wrapped tightly with a slice of regular-cut bacon secured by a toothpick. A glaze made from butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic salt with parsley flakes, and black pepper is boiled and poured over the bundles. Baking at 400°F for 20-25 minutes softens the asparagus while crisping the bacon and infusing the dish with a sweet-salty-savory glaze. The garlic salt adds a subtle herbal tone, and the brown sugar contributes a caramelized finish. Optional grilling instructions allow for smoky flavor and crispier bacon when cooked directly on the grill grates. The bundles make a rich and attractive side dish suitable for various meals.
To prepare the asparagus beforehand, wrap bundles a day ahead and keep them refrigerated, applying the butter sauce before cooking. Leftover bundles can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for 1-2 days and reheated at 375°F. The asparagus’s woody ends should be snapped off naturally or trimmed to ensure tender bites. After baking, using the broiler briefly can enhance bacon crispiness, and allowing the bundles to marinate in the sauce for a few minutes before serving deepens flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus trim ends, fresh
- 12 lices Bacon
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Separate asparagus into 12 bundles.
- Wrap 1 piece of bacon around each bundle and secure it with a toothpick.
- Place bundles in a casserole dish.
- In a small pot, combine ½ cup butter, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil and then pour over the asparagus bundles.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Prepare asparagus bundles a day in advance and keep refrigerated before cooking.
- Use regular-cut bacon slices to ensure thorough cooking and crispiness.
- Snap asparagus bottoms naturally or trim 1-2 inches to remove tough ends.
- After baking, broil briefly to crisp bacon further if desired.
- Reheat leftovers in a 375°F oven, stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Let the bundles marinate in the butter sauce for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Grilling alternative: Cook bundles on a 400-450ºF grill for 5-8 minutes per side with lid closed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12bun
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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