Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 4
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 183, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Carbohydrates 8 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 222 mg
- Total time: 18 minutes
- Preparation: 8 minutes
- Cooking: 10 minutes
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible bacon-wrapped asparagus bundlesa simple, mouthwatering dish that's perfect for grilling outdoors or baking in a hot oven. Crispy bacon embraces tender asparagus tips for an easy side that elevates any meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound of asparagus spears, trimmed to 4 to 5 inches in length (tips)
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- A few grinds of black pepper
- 4 slices of center-cut bacon or pancetta
- Chopped chives or scallions, for optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F if baking.
- Lightly coat the asparagus spears with extra-virgin olive oil, then season with black pepper. Count the asparagus tips and divide by four to figure spears per bundle. Gather that number, wrap tightly with a bacon slice to secure, and repeat until all are usedwatch the magic happen as they come together!
- For grilling: Place bundles on a hot grill, cover, and cook 10-12 minutes until bacon crisps and asparagus tenderizes to perfection.
- For oven cooking: Arrange on a slotted broiler pan and bake for 12 minutes for golden, juicy results.
