Description
Fresh asparagus wrapped in smoky bacon, offering a delicious low-carb side dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb asparagus spears
- 8–10 slices thin-sliced bacon
Instructions
- Trim woody ends from asparagus and group into bundles of 3–4 spears.
- Wrap each bundle with bacon, overlapping slightly, and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Bake on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet at 400°F (204°C) for 18–22 minutes.
- Broil for an additional 1–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
Notes
For best results, pre-cook the bacon slightly to ensure crispiness without overcooking the asparagus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven-roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bundles
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg