Bacon can elevate almost any food. Just wrap it in bacon and presto! It becomes tastier than you thought possible! Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus proves this rule and then some: the saltiness and savoriness of the bacon creates a lovely contrast with the crisp, garden flavor of the asparagus. Herbaceous and meaty, Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus is perfect for backyard barbecues, where it can occupy the same plate as grilled chicken or burgers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 slices bacon
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- additional herbs, optional, of your choice, as desired
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the grill to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Trim the ends of the asparagus so they are 5-6 inches long.
Step 3 –Place the asparagus in a mixing bowl and toss with olive oil to coat.
Step 4 –Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5 –Wrap 5-6 asparagus spears with 1 slice of bacon, securing the bacon with a toothpick if needed.
Step 6 –Repeat with the other spears and bacon slices.
Step 7 –Grill the bacon-wrapped asparagus for 10 minutes.
Step 8 –Flip and continue grilling until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Step 9 –For oven cooking: preheat the oven to 400 degrees and roast the bacon-wrapped asparagus for 25-30 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve hot!