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This bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is a tasty twist on eating your veggies. When you take a fresh vegetable like asparagus, wrap it in crispy bacon and roast it in the oven, it is instantly drool-worthy. Bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven will be your new favorite way to eat the delicious green spears.
Wanting to round out the meal? Bacon wrapped asparagus go perfectly with Oven Baked Chicken and Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops.
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INGREDIENTS FOR BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
You will need:
- 2 bunches of thick cut asparagus, about 25 pieces (can use skinny stalks if needed)
- 2 packages of center cut bacon
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- Freshly cracked ground black pepper to taste
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS
ASPARAGUS: Thick cut asparagus works best for this recipe, but you can use skinny stalks as well. If using skinny asparagus, you will want to cut your bacon and use ½ of each piece to warp the asparagus. See below.
BACON: You can use any brand of bacon you prefer. I do not recommend using thick cut bacon for this recipe as it is very hard to get crispy and takes a long time to cook.
HOW TO COOK BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS in the Oven
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line 1-2 large baking sheets with foil. Set aside.
STEP TWO: Wash and trim the ends off of the asparagus stalks. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
STEP THREE: Sprinkle garlic salt over the asparagus stalks and toss them to coat.
STEP FOUR: Tightly wrap 1 piece of bacon around each asparagus stalk and place on the foil lined baking sheet. Then, add freshly cracked ground black pepper to the top of the bacon wrapped stalks.
PRO TIP: If you’re using skinny asparagus stalks, cut the bacon lengthwise and use ½ of the bacon piece to wrap each stalk.
STEP FIVE: Place the bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven and allow it to cook for 20 minutes.
PRO TIP: If needed you can cook the asparagus in two batches, or use two baking sheets.
STEP SIX: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip over each piece of asparagus.
STEP SEVEN: Place back in the oven under broil for 2-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on the bacon to make sure it doesn’t burn.
STEP EIGHT: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place each stalk on a paper towel lined plate to soak up any extra grease.
STEP NINE: Serve and enjoy!
STORING THIS RECIPE
To store bacon wrapped asparagus, place your leftovers in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag. When reheating, it can be tricky to make sure that your bacon stays crispy and the asparagus doesn’t get soggy. You can use the microwave to reheat. It’s quicker, but we have found that oftentimes this leaves the asparagus a bit soggy. For the best results, we recommend reheating in the oven.
Bacon wrapped asparagus is a delicious vegetable side dish. It goes perfectly with your grilled chicken or hamburgers on the grill. This recipe offers you a quick and easy way to make bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven. Enjoy!
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 2 bunches thick cut asparagus about 25 pieces
- 2 packages center cut bacon
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- freshly cracked ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line 1-2 large baking sheets with foil. Set aside.
- Wash and trim ends off of asparagus stalks. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle garlic salt over asparagus stalks and toss to coat.
- Tightly wrap 1 piece of bacon around each asparagus stalk and place on the foil lined baking sheet. (*) Add freshly cracked ground black pepper to the top of the bacon wrapped stalks.
- Place bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven and allow to cook for 20 minutes. (If needed, cook in batches, or use two baking sheets).
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip over each piece of asparagus.
- Place back in the oven under broil for 2-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on the bacon to make sure it doesn’t burn.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place each stalk on a paper towel lined plate to soak up extra grease.
- Serve and enjoy!
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