Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 169kcal

Author Sara Welch

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.

Notes

I find that thicker asparagus stalks work best here. If you use the thin ones, they may get mushy by the time the bacon cooks through.
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.

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