Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Crispy bacon wrapped around tender asparagus spears, baked to perfection. This easy 4-ingredient side dish is keto-friendly and ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 170kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon regular cut (not thick-cut)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
- Garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim the woody ends from asparagus (bend each spear until it naturally snaps). Place trimmed asparagus on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and use your hands to coat evenly. Arrange in a single layer and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise. Wrap one half-slice around each asparagus spear in a spiral pattern. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet, making sure wrapped spears don't touch.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Using tongs, flip each spear over.
- Bake for another 10 minutes. Check the bacon. If it's not crispy enough, bake for an additional 5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning the asparagus tips.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Serve warm.
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Notes
Serving size will vary depending on asparagus thickness. One pound of asparagus typically yields 20-24 medium spears. Thicker spears mean fewer per pound but more substantial servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 4bacon wrapped asparagus spears | Calories: 170kcal | Protein: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Potassium: 150mg