Asparagus, with its tender and crisp texture, pairs perfectly with the salty, savory flavor of bacon. This classic combination can be easily prepared in the oven, on the grill, or even in an air fryer. Whether you prefer thick or thin asparagus, the bacon will help keep the vegetable moist and flavorful. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and impressive side dish or appetizer that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
These bundles can be easily prepared on an outdoor grill or in a hot oven.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven, if using, to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly coat asparagus spears in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the asparagus with black pepper. Take a quick count of the spear tips. Divide the total number by four. Gather that number of spears and use a slice of bacon to wrap the bundle and secure the spears together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- To grill, place bundles on hot grill and cover. Cook 10 to 12 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus bundles are tender.
- For oven preparation, place bundles on slotted broiler pan. Bake 12 minutes.
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
BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling veggies for a side dish. I serve this grilled bacon wrapped asparagus recipe with meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal. -Trisha Kitts, Dickinson, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place asparagus on a sheet of waxed paper; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until bacon is crisp, 4-6 minutes on each side. Discard toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Easy-to-prepare appetizer. Laurita has a good idea so the asparagus does not over cook, to pre-cook bacon a little. So try my Recipe #187790 to avoid over cooking asparagus.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 16-20 spears
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Wash and trim asparagus spears.
- Cut bacon strips in half crosswise.
- Wrap one-half strip bacon around each asparagus spear, leaving tip and end exposed.
- Lay on a cookie sheet with sides.
- Bake in a preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bacon is cooked.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- **Note: You may want to try my Baked Bacon recipe #187790 for 10 minutes, to avoid over cooking asparagus.
GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Enjoy this delicious and paleo/Whole30® side dish at your next summer barbecue!
Provided by Diana71
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large bowl. Pour olive oil over spears and coat each one. Wrap 2 to 3 spears with 1 slice of bacon. Repeat with remaining asparagus and bacon.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill asparagus until bacon is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
BACON-WRAPPED GRILLED ASPARAGUS
I tried this at a friend's house and modified the recipe to appeal to my family's tastes. I recommend cooking the asparagus outside on the grill. It's excellent for any celebration. -Karyl Tobel, Helena, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 16 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oil and garlic. Wrap a bacon strip around each asparagus spear. Thread 8 asparagus spears onto 2 parallel soaked wooden skewers. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Grill, covered, over medium-low heat 18-20 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning occasionally. Brush with soy sauce mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Bacon wrapped asparagus is delicious and addictive. This recipe has a thick, sweet sauce that's poured on top and caramelizes on the savory bacon. So good! We bet you won't be able to eat just one. If you want to dress up fresh asparagus, give this side dish a try.
Provided by Ashley Gunderson
Categories Other Snacks
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2. Divide asparagus spears into 12 bundles (3-4 pieces each). Wrap 1 piece of bacon around each bundle, starting 1/2" from the bottom of the tips. Secure the bacon-wrapped asparagus with a toothpick. Arrange the bundles in a shallow baking pan.
- 3. Combine brown sugar and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; heat mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- 4. Pour mixture over asparagus bundles.
- 5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until spears have begun to wilt and bacon looks fully cooked. Enjoy!
KETO BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AIOLI
This simple recipe is easy, delicious, and satisfying, especially for those on a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Use full-fat mayonnaise.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic salt in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate lemon aioli until ready to use.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Divide asparagus stalks into groups of 3 to 5 stalks, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Wrap each asparagus bundle tightly with 1 piece of bacon, overlapping slightly as you wrap and tucking the ends under the bacon so it holds securely.
- Place asparagus bundles in a single layer on a piece of aluminum foil. Spray bundles lightly with olive oil spray and top the bacon with cracked pepper.
- Grill asparagus bundles on the foil for 10 minutes. Flip each bundle and grill until bacon is cooked through and crisp, an additional 10 minutes. Serve with lemon aioli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 730.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE
Wrapping strips of bacon around fresh asparagus seasons and bastes the spears during cooking. The resulting bundles make an attention-getting appetizer or side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 10 bundles and about 1/2 cup sauce
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Separate asparagus into bundles of 3 stalks each. Carefully wrap a piece of bacon around each bundle, starting about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the tip; secure with a toothpick. Transfer bundles to a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Roast, flipping halfway through, until asparagus begin to wilt and bacon is brown, 20 to 22 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, chili sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; season with pepper. Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.
- Transfer bundles to a platter; remove toothpicks. Serve with dipping sauce.
BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Bacon Wrapped Chicken and Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TishT
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- Line baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.
- Pound out of the chicken to approximately 1/2" thickness.
- Place chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat.
- Cut asparagus to approx size of chicken roll (so that the asparagus will not peep out too much from the end).
- Place olive oil and Italian seasoning in a shallow pan or ziplock bag and toss asparagus until coated well.
- Place 3 asparagus spears and top with parmesan cheese.
- Roll chicken around asparagus and wrap each roll with a bacon strip (2 if necessary to get good coverage).
- Place, seam side down, in lined pan.
- Bake, uncovered, at 400ºF for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Broil 6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until bacon is crisped.
- Enjoy.
AIR FRYER BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
A green spring veggie wrapped in salty bacon is the perfect combo. The air fryer makes this mouth watering side dish in minutes.
Provided by DanaAngeloWhite
Categories Pork
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat air fryer to 350-degrees F.
- Collect asparagus into 8 bundles of 2 or 3 pieces. Wrap each bundle in a slice of bacon and transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining bacon.
- Working in batches, place the bundles in the air fryer basket and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
- Serves: 4 ; Calories: 69; Total Fat: 3 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Total Carbohydrate: 4 grams; Sugars: 2 grams; Protein: 6 grams; Sodium: 149 milligrams; Cholesterol: 10 milligrams; Fiber: 2 grams.
BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
Very easy, versatile, and classy appetizer with a kick. Easy clean-up too. Garlic salt and red pepper can be omitted if they don't complement the main dish.
Provided by COOKINGFORTHEKING
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 38m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Toast bread in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but still pliable, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus in hot butter under tender, about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus into pieces that will fit the bread slices. Season with garlic salt; wrap with bacon slices.
- Arrange bacon-wrapped asparagus on toasted bread slices. Cover with mozzarella cheese slices. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella cheese is melted and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 615.6 mg, Sugar 3 g
PAT'S BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high direct heat.
- Trim the asparagus of the woody ends. Place on a sheet tray and drizzle with olive oil. Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt.
- Wrap bacon slices around each asparagus spear. Skewer both ends of asparagus on each side to secure the bacon. Add 3 to 4 asparagus to each skewer.
- Grill skewers on direct heat until the asparagus is tender and the bacon is crisp about 15 minutes; halfway through the grilling flip the asparagus. Transfer to a platter, remove the skewers and serve.
BACON-WRAPPED GARLIC ASPARAGUS
My mom gave me this bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe. It's a delicious way to serve asparagus! Even my kids love it!
Provided by ARATMARIE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Combine olive oil, garlic, and parsley in a saute pan. Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Lay 4 asparagus spears in the center of each bacon slice. Drizzle garlic oil on top. Wrap bacon around asparagus and secure with a toothpick. Transfer asparagus bundles to the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 313.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
BACON WRAPPED GRILLED ASPARAGUS
This is such a simple, tasty recipe your friends are sure to enjoy. How can you go wrong with bacon and asparagus?! In case the bacon grease flamed too much, I cooked these in a "grill skillet." Then, I could easily remove them if I needed to.
Provided by Danielle Matthews
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Spiral bacon around each piece of asparagus.
- 2. Grill, turning carefully, until tender. DO NOT leave unattended because of the bacon fat drippings can catch fire! Enjoy!
BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH TOMATOES AND TALEGGIO CHEESE
Mike came up with this recipe during the first dinner we cooked together in our brand-new apartment! We were inspired by a similar dish we've had at an Italian restaurant, but used it as a side dish instead of an antipasti plate, and substituted the prosciutto with bacon. The cheese, a relatively mild cow's milk cheese, should be relatively easy to find because of its increasing popularity. Super easy to make, and super tasty!
Provided by MikeAndKim
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir asparagus and grape tomatoes into the garlic and drizzle with lemon juice. Continue to cook and stir until asparagus are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Wrap 3 asparagus spears with 1 slice of bacon. Repeat with remaining asparagus and bacon, making 4 bundles. Arrange wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Scatter cooked grape tomatoes around the wrapped asparagus.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then scatter Taleggio cheese atop asparagus; return baking sheet to the oven.
- Continue baking until bacon is crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 108.6 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 893.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
BACON & BEEF WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE
I threw this together tonight in a last minute "what's for dinner" moment. Even my son who doesn't like asparagus liked this recipe. Serve this with a couscous salad and some warmed flat bread for a tasty mediterranean style dinner.
Provided by Banriona
Categories Steak
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 rolls, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Tenderize steaks with a meat tenderizer. Rub steaks with your favorite steak seasoning (I like to use a greek seasoning blend). Lay out flat on cookie sheet and drizzle heavily with balsamic vinegar. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Trim asparagus to 4-5 inches in length. Divide steaks into 3 oz pieces, large enough to hold approx 3 asparagus spears each. Divide goat cheese into 1/2 ounce servings.
- Place 3-4 trimmed asparagus spears and 1/2 oz of goat cheese in center of each steak. Roll steak to seal in asparagus and cheese. Wrap each beef roll with 1-2 slices of uncooked beef bacon. Place toothpick through seam to help hold bacon on while cooking. Place wrap, seam side down, on broiler pan. Bake in oven on 350F for 30 - 35 minutes.
THE BEST BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
Seriously... there are none better than these. I took the skeleton of a recipe and made it my own. Full of flavour! Make your dinner guests DREAM of this dish. If you don't think these are the greatest asparagus/bacon bundles after making them... then I just don't know what to think! ;)
Provided by Sunny Castaneda
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400. Spray the top portion of a broiling pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- 2. Add chicken stock and some salt to a saute pan. Place on stove top on medium heat. Bring to light boil. (I also add garlic powder here because I really like garlic, but that's optional.)
- 3. Meanwhile, wash asparagus bundle and while rubber bands are still on, cut off the bottom couple of inches of the stalks. (These can be tough and difficult to eat.) Remove rubber bands.
- 4. When stock is lightly boiling, drop the stalks in, all facing the same direction. Reduce heat to simmer the asparagus for about 5-7 minutes. (Do not overcook. If the asparagus starts to lose too much green colour, take them out.)
- 5. While asparagus cooks, in a baking dish or bowl, combine the flavoured oil ingredients. (I didn't add measurements for the seasoning as each cook is different and prefers more or less of each thing. I always add LOTS of the red and black pepper which compliments the bacon well.)
- 6. Transfer stalks from pan to dish with flavoured oil. Toss stalks to thoroughly coat each one. Allow asparagus to cool in the oil for at least 5 minutes. [Save your stock if you want. I do and the veggie flavour adds a whole new element to it. (I use it to cook rice in.)]
- 7. Divide the stalks evenly. A good bundle is about 6-7 stalks. Count your stalks and divide them. (If you have an extra or two... no harm in tasting them. No one will ever know! We wouldn't want uneven bundles!) Take a strip of bacon and wrap it around a bundle about three times. Tuck the ends in so the bacon doesn't unfurl while cooking. (Do not overlap the bacon TOO much. A little is fine. Refer to pictures.)
- 8. Arrange bundles on the broiler pan with some space between each one. Place in the oven and cook 15-20 mins or until bacon is cooked on top. Cooking time will depend on thickness of bacon. (Sometimes, I finish them up with the broiler on for a couple mins.) If the tips of the asparagus are looking too done, take them out.
- 9. Allow to cool no more than 5 mins. They get cold fast if you're not careful. Serve as a side dish or appetizer. ENJOY!
AMAZING MAPLE BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
This is a crowd pleaser! I always make way too much and somehow never make it home with extras ;)
Provided by Ashley Burnam
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Rinse and cut the asparagus to about 4 inch tips, then toss asparagus in large mixing bowl with EVOO, salt/pepper, garlic, and onion powder
- 2. Cut the bacon package in half to make the pieces skinnier. Then wrap the bacon tightly from the tip, leaving as little green as possible
- 3. Lay on nonstick cookie sheet with the free end of the bacon down and add fresh cracked pepper to the bacon. Broil on the bottom rack in the oven.
- 4. Broil on bottom rack until bacon starts to brown and sizzle (about 5-7 minutes) flip all pieces over gently with tongs and repeat (5 more minutes)
- 5. Remove from cookie sheet and lay on paper towels to remove excess grease
- 6. Very lightly drizzle a little bit of syrup over the asparagus after arranging on a platter... ENJOY!!
ROASTED BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER BUNDLES RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by ahensnest
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Rinse asparagus and trim bottom ½" from stalks. Cut red pepper into 8 slices, lengthwise. Separate asparagus spears into bundles of two to three, place one pepper slice onto each. Starting from bottom, wrap a piece of bacon tightly around spears and pepper, ending about halfway, add another slice and continue wrapping, leaving tip of spears visible. Repeat with remaining bundles. Place on parchment lined sheet, so they are not touching. Drizzle olive oil over bundles and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste. Bake in preheated oven about 15 minutes, then turn on broiler and broil for 5, or until bacon is as crisp as you like. Serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose thick, uniform asparagus spears for even cooking.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the bacon slices in half lengthwise.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with a half-slice of bacon, starting at the bottom and working your way up.
- Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
- Drizzle the asparagus spears with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the asparagus spears in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
- Serve the asparagus spears immediately.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped asparagus is an easy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to add flavor and texture to your meals. Whether you are serving it at a party or just for a weeknight dinner, bacon-wrapped asparagus is sure to be a hit.
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