BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
While asparagus season is here, keep this recipe near. It's a pretty and impressive side perfect for brunch or dinner-maybe alongside a steak! And it's a godsend when entertaining, since it's made with only five ingredients, a single pan and the simplest of techniques. The trick is wrapping bundles of asparagus, instead of individual stalks. As the bundles bake, the bacon drippings infuse the stalks with smoky flavor and transform this sometimes-woody vegetable into a silky smooth and meltingly tender masterpiece which, in our experience, no one can resist!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line 18x13-inch rimmed pan with foil. Place large rack in pan; spray rack and foil with cooking spray.
- In large shallow bowl or pie plate, mix melted butter and pepper flakes. Add asparagus; toss thoroughly to coat. Divide asparagus evenly into 8 bundles. Wrap each bundle in one slice of bacon. Do not overlap the bacon. If desired, secure each bundle with 2 toothpicks; place toothpick-side down on rack. Drizzle with any remaining butter mixture.
- Bake 30 to 36 minutes, turning once, until asparagus is tender and bacon is cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bundle, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
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Kevin Famous
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the bacon adds a nice salty flavor.
Kumar Lama
[email protected]These bacon wrapped asparagus are the perfect appetizer or side dish. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Monir Abufayyad
[email protected]I made these for dinner last night and they were delicious! The bacon was crispy and the asparagus was tender. I will definitely be making these again.
Aimee
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. I like to add a little bit of garlic powder to the asparagus for extra flavor.
Bebi Bhuiyan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the bacon adds a nice salty flavor.
TheRealJessica Jones
[email protected]These bacon wrapped asparagus were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.