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 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

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.

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