Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Oven
Tender asparagus and crispy bacon wrapped in bundles and roasted in the oven are a side dish that everyone at your table will love!
Servings: 6 bundles
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon halved crosswise (see recipe note)
- 1 pound medium asparagus 20-30 spears
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F. Place an oven safe rack inside a parchment lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup).
- Place trimmed asparagus in a large bowl or on a second baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly.
- Divide asparagus spears into 6 bunches of 4 to 5 spears. Starting about an inch below the tips, wrap each bundle with 1 slice of bacon, pressing or tucking under ends to secure and taking care to minimize areas where bacon overlaps. Arrange bacon wrapped asparagus bundles in a single layer on oven safe rack, leaving some space between each.
- Bake in preheated oven 18-22 minutes, until asparagus is tender and bacon is cooked to your liking. Serve.
Notes
- If you like your bacon really crispy, precook it as I do for my Bacon Wrapped Shrimp or be sure to use thinly sliced bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg
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