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Bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles on a plate

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Bundles of asparagus wrapped in bacon and baked until the bacon is crisp and the spears are tender.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 bundles
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus 1 bunch, woody ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices bacon regular cut

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper, and set a wire rack on top if you have one.
  2. Pat the asparagus dry. Toss with the olive oil, garlic salt and pepper.
  3. Divide the asparagus into 8 bundles of 3–4 spears. Wrap a slice of bacon in a spiral around each bundle and place seam side down on the pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn the bundles with tongs and bake for 8–10 minutes more, until the bacon is browned and nearly crisp.
  5. For crisper bacon, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
  • Prosciutto can replace the bacon. Reduce the baking time to 10–12 minutes total.
  • Sprinkle with a little brown sugar before baking for a sweet and salty version.