Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
A quick and easy appetizer featuring tender asparagus wrapped in crispy bacon, perfect for entertaining or a tasty snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings (2 bundles per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 medium-thick fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and ends snapped off
- 10 slices thin sliced bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine (for securing bundles if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Rinse and snap off the woody ends of the asparagus. Pat dry thoroughly.
- In a mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over the asparagus and sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and garlic powder if using. Toss to coat evenly.
- Group 3-4 asparagus spears together. Wrap one slice of bacon around each bundle starting near the bottom, spiraling up to secure tightly. Use toothpicks if the bacon doesn’t hold well.
- Place bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between bundles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning the bundles halfway through for even cooking, until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender but not mushy.
- Optional: Remove toothpicks carefully. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on the hot bundles and return to the oven for an additional 2 minutes until cheese melts slightly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Use thin-sliced bacon for best crispiness. Flip bundles halfway through baking for even cooking. If bacon isn’t crisping, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely. Can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 12 hours before baking. Reheat leftovers in oven or toaster oven to restore crispiness. For dairy-free, skip Parmesan or use vegan alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bundles
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 9
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