These bacon wrapped asparagus bundles are an easy yet elegant side dish that’s sure to garner rave reviews! The asparagus stalks are wrapped in bacon, coated in a brown sugar glaze and roasted to perfection.
Asparagus is delicious on its own, but when you add bacon to the mix you’ve got a culinary combination that’s totally irresistible! These asparagus bundles are so good that sometimes I serve them as a main course instead of a side dish.
Asparagus is all over the stores right now and we can’t get enough of it! Two of my three kids will happily eat it, which means it’s on the dinner table at least once a week. This bacon wrapped asparagus is our absolute favorite, who can resist the added allure of bacon? Not me!
How to make bacon wrapped asparagus
This recipe starts with fresh asparagus stalks. I find that the thicker asparagus stalks work best here because if you use the thin ones, they may get mushy by the time the bacon cooks through. I bundle up 4-5 pieces of asparagus, wrap them in bacon, then add some seasoned butter and into the oven they go!
This recipe works best with regular cut bacon; thick cut bacon takes a lot longer to cook and you run the risk of your asparagus overcooking. Another option is to par-cook the bacon, then wrap the asparagus.
The final result is the best combination of savory asparagus, salty bacon and a touch of sweetness.
What temperature do you cook bacon wrapped asparagus?
Bacon wrapped asparagus cooks at 400 degrees F, which is the perfect temperature to ensure that the bacon gets crispy and the asparagus roasts rather than steams.
How long to cook bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven?
Its important to watch your cook time so that your asparagus doesn’t get overly soft. I find it takes about 15-20 minutes to get that perfection combination of crisp bacon and tender asparagus.
If you’re an asparagus fan, you MUST try this recipe. I love it so much that I can make a whole meal out of it! This is a great side dish for a special occasion because the bundles look so elegant even though they’re quite simple to make.
This recipe is written to serve 4 people which is an average sized bunch of asparagus, but you can double or even triple the recipe if you’re feeding a crowd!
More asparagus recipes
- Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
- Lemon Asparagus Pasta
- Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
- Chicken Madeira
- Chicken Primavera
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick asparagus stalks trimmed
- 4 slices bacon do not use thick cut
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Divide the asparagus stalks into 4 bundles. Tightly wrap one slice of bacon around each bundle.
- In a small bowl mix together the butter, garlic powder, brown sugar and pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus bundles on a baking sheet and drizzle the butter mixture over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Serve, sprinkled with parsley if desired.
Debbie says
March 18, 2018 at 9:39 pmI can’t wait to serve these for Easter! They are so festive!
Jenn Mitchell says
March 16, 2018 at 8:56 pmAsparagus is one of my favorite veggie side dishes. I love that you can make it so many ways and with bacon is one of the best!
Marysa says
March 16, 2018 at 11:29 amI haven’t had asparagus in ages. This sounds like an amazing dish, and I would love to make this next time we are entertaining.
Pam says
March 16, 2018 at 8:44 amI have been trying to find good side dishes for our Easter dinner this year. This sounds like a great option.
Sandy N Vyjay says
March 16, 2018 at 8:00 amWe love our asparagus. But as we are vegetarians will look out for some vegan option to substitute for the bacon. Anything with asparagus is sure taste great.
Albert Bevia says
March 16, 2018 at 7:18 amI’m a fan of asparagus!!! this looks so good and easy to make, love that touch of brown sugar to add some sweetness, amazing recipe
Karly says
March 16, 2018 at 7:05 amThese look delicious! Anything wrapped in bacon works for me!
Jeanine says
March 16, 2018 at 6:18 amThis would be the perfect way to get my few picky kiddos to enjoy some asparagus! This looks so good, the added bacon is such a bonus! YUM!
Chubskulit Rose says
March 16, 2018 at 6:03 amI love bacon wrapped asparagus. It is one of our favorites during this time of the year when asparagus supply is plenty.
Cyn Gagen says
March 16, 2018 at 4:30 amI would say you had me at bacon but really, that asparagus is calling my name too. I’ve tried bacon wrapped green beans before but never asparagus. This looks amazing.
Carol Cassara says
March 16, 2018 at 2:18 amIt’s a classic favorite that everyone loves and I think it’s perfect for picky eaters as well. It’s not so difficult to make either. I’d love to try your recipe.
Heather says
March 15, 2018 at 8:53 pmI don’t eat meat anymore but when I did, I would have been all over these. I bet they are yummy.
Lisa says
March 15, 2018 at 2:26 pmI think this would be a perfect side dish for Easter dinner. Bacon just makes everything better.
Joely Smith says
March 15, 2018 at 2:22 pmTwo of my favorite things!! Back and asparagus! I am going to wrap myself in some of these!
Amber Myers says
March 15, 2018 at 12:38 pmThis would be the perfect side dish for me. I just love anything with bacon! Plus I’m a huge fan of asparagus. I’ll be making this soon!
Emily says
March 15, 2018 at 10:41 amThis is actually one of the only ways I can get my kids to eat asparagus! I have tried every other way and they struggle to eat it, but wrap it in bacon and they scarf the whole thing down.
Ashley says
March 15, 2018 at 7:12 amBacon yes!! These looks delicious and a perfect side for dinner tonight. I need to go grab some asparagus.
Tomi C says
March 15, 2018 at 6:31 amLove bacon wrapped asparagus. I usually just sprinkle a little pepper on it and stick it in the oven but this recipe with the brown sugar and butter looks so tasty. Thanks for including the tip re: thick sliced bacon. Love it, but thinly sliced bacon works so much better on bacon wrapped dishes than thick sliced bacon.
Jeanette says
March 15, 2018 at 6:18 amYou had me at bacon! I love anything with bacon and if it’s wrapped around vegetables, hey it’s healthy right?! I definitely will need to try this. It looks amazing.
candy says
March 15, 2018 at 5:28 amThis is the only way my family will eat asparagus is with bacon wrapped around them. Does make for a very pretty presentation at the dinner table.