Description
Tender asparagus spears wrapped in crispy bacon, roasted to perfection for an irresistible side dish that combines fresh vegetables with smoky, savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Fresh Asparagus
- 12 oz High-Quality Bacon
- 1 tbsp Garlic Parsley Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide asparagus into 8 equal bundles (about 5-6 spears each).
- Wrap each bundle with 1 slice of bacon, starting at the bottom and spiraling upward.
- Arrange bundles on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender.
- Optional: Sprinkle with Parmesan during last 2 minutes of baking.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for final 1-2 minutes (watch carefully)
- Thicker asparagus works best – pencil-thin spears may overcook
- Substitute prosciutto for bacon for elegant variation
- Add red pepper flakes for spicy kick
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bundles
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg