Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Description
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus arranges fresh asparagus stalks divided into small groups and wrapped in bacon to lock in flavor and moisture while baking. After trimming woody ends, the asparagus is tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper to season before wrapping in bacon strips. Baking on a lined sheet at 400°F cooks the bacon until crispy and the asparagus remains tender but with slight crispness.
Optionally sprinkling brown sugar over the bacon before baking introduces a mild, caramelized sweetness that balances the salty, smoky bacon. The result is a harmonious combination of textures: the firm asparagus stalks and the crispy bacon exterior.
This preparation suits as an elegant side or appetizer. The bacon also helps protect the asparagus during baking from drying out. Assembling in advance and reheating is possible for convenience.
The recipe suggests breaking one asparagus stalk to find the snapping point to trim all stalks evenly, ensuring consistent cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus stalks
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 8 trips Bacon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Wash and trim tough, woody ends of asparagus by bending one of the stalks towards the bottom until it snaps. Cut remaining asparagus to the same length.
- Drizzle the asparagus with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Divide the asparagus into 8 groups (usually 3-4 spears) and wrap each group with a piece of bacon. Set them seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat using all of the asparagus and bacon. For a salty-sweet finish, you can sprinkle the brown sugar over the bacon before baking.
- Bake for 22 to 28 minutes until the bacon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender-crisp. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can assemble these ahead of time or bake up to three days in advance, reheating before serving.
- Trim asparagus by snapping off the woody ends to ensure tender spears cook evenly.
- For a sweet contrast, sprinkle brown sugar on bacon before baking if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 437IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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