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Crispy bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles served on a white plate with a side of dipping sauce.

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Jillian Mead Profile PicturesJillian Mead
Crisp up Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus! This savory recipe combines smoky bacon and tender asparagus for a side dish that's simple yet stunning.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 36 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus spears trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 strips thick-cut bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • In a large bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil and black pepper until evenly coated.
    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
  • Divide the asparagus into 8 equal bundles. Wrap each bundle with a strip of bacon, starting from the middle and making sure to slightly overlap the bacon to secure it.
    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
  • Place the bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 22-28 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the bacon and the asparagus and your desired level of crispiness.
    Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus bundles on a white plate, served with a creamy dipping sauce.
  • Serve the bacon-wrapped asparagus warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
    Cooked bundles of bacon-wrapped asparagus, with crispy bacon and tender green spears.

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgFiber: 1g
Keyword bacon wrapped asparagus, gluten free, grill, keto
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