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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Bacon wrapped asparagus is a smoky and savory side dish that will be a staple for mealtime. Each bundle is glazed with maple syrup for caramelized flavor you won’t be able to get enough of!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 239 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more for seasoning
- 8 lices thick-cut bacon
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed to 7-inch long spears
- kosher salt as needed for seasoning
Instructions
- Adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place 5 slices of bacon spaced evenly apart on the pan.
- Roast until the bacon just begins to shrink and turns a slightly red color, but is still flexible, about 5 minutes, depending on thickness. The bacon should not be completely crispy, otherwise, it will break when wrapping around the asparagus.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, garlic slat, and black pepper.
- Remove the bacon from the oven and brush with the maple syrup mixture on both sides. Roast the bacon for 3 more minutes.
- Allow the bacon to cool until it’s easy to handle with your fingers. Divide the asparagus into five even-size bundles.
- On a cutting board, wrap one slice of the par-cooked bacon overlapping over the length of the asparagus spears.
- Secure the bacon with a toothpick. Carefully place the bundles on the baking rack. Generously brush the maple syrup mixture over the bacon-wrapped asparagus spears on both sides.
- Lightly season each bundle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the asparagus bundles for 10 minutes, remove from the oven and brush the maple mixture over just the bacon.
- Roast for 5 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crispy, and the asparagus is tender.
- Remove the toothpicks and serve the bacon wrapped asparagus hot.
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Notes
- Originally posted on May 24, 2018
- Updated on June 12, 2023
Nutrition Information
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
201mg
(8%)
Potassium
242mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
583IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 583IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.