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    Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

    Published by: Adina May 21, 2018 ยท Last modified: February 23, 2022 6 Comments
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    green asparagus bundles wrapped with bacon slices.

    These bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles are baked in the oven. They make a quick and delightful side dish or light main dish.

    oven baked asparagus with bacon

    You only need three ingredients to make this bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe: green asparagus, bacon, and good olive oil. The preparation takes 10 minutes, and the cooking time is about 12 minutes. That's it! Yet the result is a most satisfying and delicious asparagus dish, suitable as an appetizer, light dinner, or side dish.

    I try to make the most of the asparagus season every year. I do have my classics, such as this lightย Asparagus Chicken Noodles Soupย or theย Sauteed Asparagus with Garlic, but every year, I also try new ways of cooking it.

    New this spring was the Potato Asparagus Salad and these amazing bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles.

    asparagus with bacon

    Ingredients

    Green asparagus: For this recipe, I bought two bundles, each weighing about 450 g/ 1 lb. The spears were a little thicker than usual, so I preferred to wrap only four spears into each bundle. However, if your spears are thin, as they often are, feel free to wrap some more of them into each bundle.

    Bacon: I had two packets of thinly sliced bacon, each containing 8 slices. I needed two (sometimes three) thin slices for each bundle.

    Otherwise, you will only need a little olive oil - just enough to lightly coat the spears with it, along with some salt and black pepper.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    How to make the bacon-wrapped asparagus?

    • Step #1: Remove the tougher ends from the stalks. Don't throw those ends away, though. You can use them to make a wonderful and delicate asparagus stock, which can be used for soups, vegetable stews, or risotto, such as Pea and Asparagus Risotto.
    • Step #2: Lightly coat the stalks with olive oil. The best way to do this is with your hands. Pour the oil on your palm and rub the stalks all over. Sprinkle them lightly with salt.
    bacon wrapped asparagus
    • Step #4: Wrap several stalks with bacon slices and sprinkle them with pepper.
    • Step #3: Bake the bacon asparagus bundles for 12-14 minutes.

    Cooking time: My spears were thicker and needed about 14 minutes. If yours are thinner, check after 10 or 11 minutes already. The stalks should still have a bite.

    Storage

    Bacon-wrapped asparagus is best served immediately, hot from the oven. However, leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

    Reheat the leftovers in the oven or microwave.

    bacon wrapped asparagus oven

    How to serve?

    I love the unique combination of Romanian polenta and cheese. It may seem unorthodox, but itโ€™s delicious! Asparagus with polenta is a surprising match, and if you're a fan of polenta, I highly recommend trying it.

    Alternatively, serve the bacon-wrapped asparagus with boiled or roasted potatoes with chili dip, or pair it with crispy white bread and a salad. It's a simple yet tasty meal!

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    Recipe

    four bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles on a platter.

    Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

    These bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles are baked in the oven. They make a quick and delightful side dish or light main dish.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 167kcal
    Author: Adina

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
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    Ingredients 

    • 2 lbs green asparagus 1 kg
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4-8 bacon slices depending on size, Note
    • fine sea salt
    • freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF/ 200ยฐC. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
    • Prepare asparagus: Wash and dry the spears, removing the tougher woody ends. Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil and sprinkle them with a little salt.
      2 lbs green asparagus/ 1 kg + 1 tablespoon olive oil + fine sea salt
    • Form the bundles by wrapping about 4-6 asparagus spears (depending on their thickness) in one or two bacon slices (depending on their size as well). Place the asparagus bundles on the prepared baking tray and sprinkle with some freshly ground black pepper.
      4-8 bacon slices + freshly ground black pepper
    • Roast in the oven for about 12 minutes. If the asparagus spears are very thin, start checking after 10 minutes or so. If they are thicker, they might need about one or two extra minutes. Check by piercing with a fork, they should be softer, but still have a bite. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    My bacon is very thin and narrow, so I used 2 slices for each bundle. If your bacon is wider, one slice should be enough.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 of the dish | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 326mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g
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    1. Marvellina | What To Cook Today says

      May 23, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      Not only these are delicious, they look so cute wrapped in bacon too. My kids love anything wrapped in bacon ๐Ÿ™‚ but again, who doesn't!

      Reply
    2. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

      May 23, 2018 at 4:39 am

      I like some canned vegetables but asparagus is not on the list (I tried them only once and they were mushy). These bundles on the other hand, are perfectly cooked. I can make a whole meal of them, but pairing them with polenta and cheese sound so good!!

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    3. mjskitchen says

      May 22, 2018 at 2:50 am

      I haven't done this in years and it makes such a great dish! Thanks for the reminder and inspiration!

      Reply
    4. Sissi says

      May 21, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      I actually do this quite often! It's such an easy but always delicious dish. Your asparagus wrapped in bacon looks perfect! I agree about canned asparagus. I tasted it once many years ago.... I think it was even worse than canned mushrooms. Certain things aren't made for cans...

      Reply
    5. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      May 21, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      These are so pretty, perfect to serve when entertaining.

      Reply
    6. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      May 21, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      My favourite meal these days ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
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