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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Asparagus bundles wrapped in crisp-tender bacon in a buttery brown sugar glaze – grilled or baked! Can be prepped in advance!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha optional
  • 2 pounds asparagus spears trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 lices Bacon
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce and Sriracha, if using; set aside.
  3. Lightly coat asparagus with olive oil; season with pepper, to taste.
  4. Divide asparagus into 6 bundles, wrapping each bundle with a slice of bacon to secure the spears together.
  5. Place asparagus bundles in a single layer into the prepared baking dish. Top with butter mixture.
  6. Place into oven and bake until bacon is crisp and asparagus are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

  • To grill, place asparagus bundles on a hot grill over medium high heat. Cover and cook until bacon is crisp and asparagus are tender, about 10-12 minutes.