Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Asparagus is probably one of the favorite vegetables in my family.  I'm pretty sure I could serve it every night and no one would complain.  My personal favorite way to eat it is roasted.  A little olive oil, some lemon pepper seasoning, salt, PERFECTION.  However, just when I thought roasted asparagus couldn't get any better, I discover that people are wrapping it is BACON!!  WHAAAA!?!  I mean honestly, when has bacon NOT made something better?  So I gave it a try the other night and oh my stars, it was delicious!

This was so simple and I can't wait to show you how I did it!

Let's Get Started!

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus:
*Prep Time:  5 min.  *Cook Time: 10-15 min.  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings: 6 Bundles

Ingredients:


  •  1 16 oz. bunch of fresh Asparagus
  • 5 slices of THIN CUT Bacon
  • 2-3 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
To begin preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 



Secondly, cut the strips of bacon in half.

As you can see in this picture I did not use thin cut bacon.  Because of that the bacon did not get crisp like I like it.  If you are not particular about this fact, go ahead and use the thick cut.


Next, trim the woody ends from the asparagus.


Thirdly, take 10-13 stalks of asparagus and wrap them with the bacon and place seam-side down in a baking dish.


Drizzle a little oil over the bundles.


Season with salt


And pepper.


It will look like this when you are finished.

Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the bacon is crisp.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Look at how beautiful that is!

As the bacon fat renders in the oven it adds a whole other dimension to the flavor of this green delicacy. This is not only delicious, but it is elegant too.  It is perfect to serve for that special occasion or holiday dinner, but it is also special enough to make for yourself.  So get in the kitchen tonight and whip up this simple side dish!  You will be so glad you did!

And as always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living,
~The Kitchen Wife~

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus:
*Prep Time:  5 min.  *Cook Time: 10-15 min.  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings: 6 Bundles

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Ingredients:
  •  1 16 oz. bunch of fresh Asparagus
  • 5 slices of THIN CUT Bacon
  • 2-3 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 
  2. Cut the bacon strips in half. 
  3. Trim the woody ends of the asparagus off. 
  4. Take 10-13 stalks of asparagus and wrap with the bacon.  
  5. Place seam down in a baking dish, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper.  
  6. Put in the oven and cook for 10-15 min., until the bacon is crisp.  
  7. Serve and Enjoy!

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