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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is the perfect balance of crispy, savory bacon and tender roasted asparagus in every bite. Fresh asparagus is wrapped in smoky bacon, seasoned simply, and baked until perfectly crisp for an easy side dish or appetizer everyone loves.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus ends trimmed
- 8 slices bacon thick or regular cut
- 4 tablespoons butter or dairy-free butter, melted
- 1 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar*
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper to taste
- Parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Layer bacon strips on a wire rack and then place it on the lined baking sheet. Be careful not to let the strips overlap.8 slices bacon
- Bake bacon in oven for 12-16 minutes, depending on thickness**, or until strips are more than halfway cooked. Let bacon cool slightly before handling and drain bacon grease from the pan.
- Wrap 4-5 pieces of asparagus in one strip of bacon. Place asparagus bundles back on the wire rack.2 pounds asparagus
- In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Brush over asparagus bundles and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until asparagus is cooked to your desired doneness.4 tablespoons butter, 1 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon coconut sugar*, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Serve with a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley and enjoy!Parsley
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Notes
- Baking: If you are using thick-cut bacon make sure to pre-cook for 15-16 minutes instead of 12.
- Asparagus: Avoid super skinny asparagus spears so they do not overcook.
- Prep: To save time on the day of serving, par-bake the bacon and wrap the asparagus up to 24 hours in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2.5mg
