Asparagus Bundles
Asparagus Bundles contain tender, seasoned asparagus spears wrapped in bacon (crisp or soft). Enjoy this delicious side dish with a favorite meal or with a holiday dinner. Adjusted recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories:
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 Broiler Pan
Ingredients
- 1 bundle fresh asparagus spears (snapped or trimmed) Bundle is about one pound. Quantity may vary. Mine contained 62 spears.
- 2 tablespoons extra-light olive oil for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper (divided)
- 6 slices smoked bacon strips (regular, NOT thick cut) Regular bacon cooks thoroughly and browns quickly. Thick cut does not work well in this recipe.
- Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Thoroughly rinse asparagus spears in warm water. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Arrange rinsed asparagus spears in a single layer in a large pan or platter. Drizzle with extra-light olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse ground black pepper and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
- Separate spears into 6 bundles.
- Rinse 6 bacon strips (regular, NOT thick cut). Pat dry with paper towels. Wrap each bundle with a slice of bacon. Secure with toothpick.
- OVEN: Line pan with foil or parchment paper for easy clean up (optional). Place bundles on top of slotted broiler pan. Bake 12 minutes or until bacon and asparagus have both reached desired tenderness.
- GRILL: Arrange bundles in a single layer on HOT grill. Cover and cook 12 to 15 minutes OR until bacon and asparagus spears have reached desired tenderness.
- Carefully remove toothpicks. Serve Asparagus Bundles warm or hot. Sprinkle with coarsely grated Parmesan cheese (optional).