Oven-baked bacon-wrapped asparagus is a delightful appetizer or side dish that can be prepared with minimal effort. This culinary creation combines the smoky flavor of bacon with the tender-crisp texture of asparagus, resulting in a dish that is both visually appealing and incredibly delicious. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a showstopping dish for your next party, this recipe is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect oven-baked bacon-wrapped asparagus.
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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.
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 ONION ASPARAGUS
This side dish gets its tang from vinegar and its crunch from toasted sesame seeds. This is a wonderful way to dress up that seasonal favorite.-Sheila Elliott, Bear, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the vinegar, bacon and remaining salt and pepper., Transfer the asparagus to a large shallow bowl; top with warm bacon dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts :
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
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the asparagus spears into 8 bundles. Wrap each bundle in the middle of the spears with one piece of bacon. Place the bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until the bacon is fully cooked, about 25 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and stir. Cook until the mixture is golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 1 minute. Stir in the mustard powder, onion powder, nutmeg and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the milk a little at a time and continue cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted, then take off the heat.
- Carefully transfer the bacon bundles to a serving platter. Pour the cheese sauce over the asparagus and sprinkle with the fried onions. Serve warm.
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 @Smashley
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 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.
- Combine brown sugar and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; heat mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Pour mixture over asparagus bundles.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until spears have begun to wilt and bacon looks fully cooked. Enjoy!
BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe. Very easy and delicious. A perfect compliment to most meals.
Provided by packeyes
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 3 wrapped asparagus, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Hold each asparagus spear at the top and bottom. Bend in half until it snaps, throw out the bottom portion, keep the top.
- Hold 3 asparagus spears together and wrap 1/2 a piece of bacon around. Secure with a toothpick.
- Place in a non-stick cooking pan and drizzle with oil.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.1, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 39.7, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.5
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
Tips:
- Choose thick asparagus stalks for even cooking and easier wrapping.
- Trim the asparagus spears to remove the woody ends.
- Use high-quality bacon for the best flavor.
- Wrap the asparagus tightly with bacon to prevent it from unraveling during baking.
- Season the asparagus and bacon with salt and pepper, or other desired seasonings, before baking.
- Bake the asparagus at a high temperature for a crispy bacon and tender asparagus.
- Watch the asparagus closely during baking to avoid overcooking.
- Serve the asparagus immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or dressing.
Conclusion:
Oven-baked bacon-wrapped asparagus is an easy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. With its combination of crispy bacon, tender asparagus, and savory seasonings, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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