Description
A simple yet flavorful side dish featuring asparagus wrapped in crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of bacon, starting at the bottom and spiraling up to the tip.
- Place the wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before baking.
- Use thick-cut bacon for a heartier texture.
- Consider grilling instead of baking for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wrapped asparagus spears
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: bacon wrapped asparagus recipe easy side dish