Asparagus is delicious on its own, but when you add bacon, you have an irresistible culinary combination! Try this delicious recipe paired with baked potatoes or shrimp skewers.
You’ll need:
- 20 thick asparagus spears (washed & trimmed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- seasoning to taste (go easy on the salt)
- 10 bacon slices
To make:
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 400° F (200° C).
- Prepare a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Prepare the Asparagus
- Wash and trim the asparagus spears.
- Brush with a bit of olive oil.
- Season with black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt (remember, the bacon is already salty!).
Step 3: Wrap with Bacon
- Cut the bacon strips in half length-wise.
- Wrap each asparagus spear tightly with a bacon strip.
Step 4: Cook to Perfection
- Place the bacon-wrapped asparagus on the prepared sheet pan.
- Cook in the middle rack of the oven for 20-25 minutes or until:
- The bacon is crispy.
- The asparagus is tender.
- If you like extra crispy bacon, turn the broiler on for the last few minutes of cooking.
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