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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Bacon-wrapped asparagus is a delicious side dish that's elegant enough for a holiday table, and easy enough for your next weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 - 6 people
Calories: 98 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 lices center cut bacon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Arrange asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Gather the asparagus into 6 equal bundles. Wrap each bundle with one slice of bacon. Place the wrapped bundles on the baking sheet.
- Brush the bacon with a little bit of maple syrup on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the bacon is crispy. The total baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your asparagus spears.
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Notes
- To cook the bacon wrapped asparagus on the grill, preheat the grill to medium heat. Secure the bundles with toothpicks so that they don't fall apart when turning. Grill the bundles (covered) for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Cook the asparagus bundles in a large skillet on the stovetop. To do so, heat olive oil in the bottom of the skillet over medium heat. Arrange the asparagus bundles in the skillet and cook until the bacon is crisp on one side. Flip the bundles over and continue to cook until the bacon is crisp on the other side, and the asparagus is tender. You'll likely need to do this in batches, so that the asparagus bundles fit in a single layer in the pan.
- Sprinkle the bacon with brown sugar instead of brushing with maple syrup.
- Season the asparagus with herbs and other spices, such as our favorite all-purpose seasoning blend, thyme, parsley, chives, garlic powder, or onion powder.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, lemon wedges, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or fresh herbs, if desired.
- Trim the tough, woody ends off of the asparagus stalks before assembling the bundles. To do this, bend the asparagus spears gently with your forefinger and thumb (the spot where you feel the stalk naturally snap is where the woody end starts); or you can use a knife to cut off about 1 inch from the end of the asparagus.
- Use center cut bacon, not thick-cut bacon. The center cut bacon becomes crispy sooner in the oven, and is less greasy than its thicker counterpart.
- Scale the recipe to serve the size of your group. For instance, double all of the ingredients and prepare 2 lbs. of asparagus. Similarly, you can cut all of the ingredients in half to serve just 2-3 people.
- The total cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your asparagus spears. You'll know the dish is done when the bacon looks crispy and the asparagus is tender.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bundle
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
322mg
(13%)
Potassium
216mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
572IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bundle | |
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 572IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.