Crispy Beef Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Printable)

Tender asparagus bundles wrapped in smoky beef bacon, roasted until crispy and golden. Perfect appetizer or side dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 24 medium asparagus spears, trimmed

→ Meats

02 - 8 slices beef bacon

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Rinse asparagus spears and trim woody ends. Pat thoroughly dry.
03 - In a large bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
04 - Divide asparagus into 8 bundles, using 3 spears per bundle.
05 - Wrap each bundle tightly with a slice of beef bacon, securing the ends underneath.
06 - Place bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender-crisp.
08 - Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese immediately after baking, if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The beef bacon gets perfectly crispy without any fancy techniques
  • These bundles look impressive but take just minutes to assemble
  • Low carb and gluten-free so everyone can enjoy them
02 -
  • Pat the asparagus completely dry before wrapping or the bacon wont crisp properly
  • If your bacon slices are very thick, microwave them for 10 seconds to make them more pliable
  • The bundles continue cooking slightly after leaving the oven so dont overbake
03 -
  • Place a wire rack on your baking sheet for all-around crispiness without flipping
  • Brush the bundles with a little maple syrup halfway through for a sweet-savory variation

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