Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Name: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed; 8-10 strips thin-cut bacon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 slices bacon

Tender asparagus spears wrapped in crispy, savory bacon with a hint of garlic.

Total time

37 min

Serves

6

Difficulty

Medium

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The pantry

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Essentials · serves 6

1 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed 8-10 strips thin-cut bacon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 8 slices bacon

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The preparation

6 steps, about 37 minutes start to finish.

01
Preheat oven to 400°F.
02
Divide asparagus into bundles of 3-4 spears. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season lightly with garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
03
Wrap each bundle tightly with one strip of bacon, spiraling it from the bottom to the top.
04
Place bundles on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet (or directly on a baking sheet).
05
Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
06
Serve immediately.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Wrap each bundle snugly so the bacon stays put as it renders and crisps. Baking on a wire rack lets the fat drip away so the bacon crisps all around instead of steaming on the bottom.”

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