4.7 from 21 votes
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
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
396 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus about 16 oz, ends trimmed, fresh
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place seam side down onto the prepared wire rack.
- 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.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes, careful not to burn.
Cup of Yum
Optional:
- 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
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
760IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
4.2mg
(5%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
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.