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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is an easy and delicious side dish that is ready in 30 minutes. Wrapping this elegant veggie with bacon is pretty much everyone's favorite way.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus about 16 oz, ends trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb Bacon use center cut not thick cut
Optional:
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Trim the ends of the asparagus by about 1 inch. Add them to a large bowl and drizzle with salt, pepper and olive oil. Coat well. If desired add some smoked paprika and garlic powder for extra flavor.
  4. Cut the bacon slices lengthwise and wrap each asparagus piece in a bacon strip. Wrap it tightly around the veggie stalk, slightly overlapping to create a spiral pattern.
  5. Place seam side down onto the prepared wire rack.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven and using kitchen tongs turn over and bake for 10-15 more minutes, or until the bacon is nicely cooked and crispy.
  7. Broil for 1-2 minutes, careful not to burn.
Optional:
  1. Mix brown sugar and maple syrup and brush onto the prepared wrapped stalks before baking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 698mg (29%) Potassium 344mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 760IU (15%) Vitamin C 4.2mg (5%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 698mg 29%
Potassium 344mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 760IU 15%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.