Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
- 8 strips bacon, thin-cut
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus spears with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Divide the seasoned asparagus into 8 equal bundles, typically 3-5 spears per bundle depending on thickness. Wrap one strip of bacon tightly around each bundle, starting from the bottom and spiraling up to the top. Secure the end of the bacon with a toothpick if necessary, though a tight wrap usually holds.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Arrange the bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each bundle for even cooking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender-crisp. You may need to flip the bundles halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping of the bacon.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Carefully remove from the oven. If toothpicks were used, remove them before serving. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 2 min
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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
- 8 strips bacon, thin-cut
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus spears with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Divide the seasoned asparagus into 8 equal bundles, typically 3-5 spears per bundle depending on thickness. Wrap one strip of bacon tightly around each bundle, starting from the bottom and spiraling up to the top. Secure the end of the bacon with a toothpick if necessary, though a tight wrap usually holds.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Arrange the bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each bundle for even cooking.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender-crisp. You may need to flip the bundles halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping of the bacon.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Carefully remove from the oven. If toothpicks were used, remove them before serving. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 2 min