Easy Oven Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
40m
Serves 3
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
- 2Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3Divide the asparagus into bundles of three.
- 4Wrap a slice of bacon around each bundle.
- 5Place the bundles on the baking sheet.
- 6Brush with the melted butter.
- 7Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 8Bake the bacon wrapped asparagus for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- 9Remove the asparagus from the oven.
- 10Brush with balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
- 15 spears asparagus trimmed
- 6 slices bacon thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Equipment
large baking sheetparchment paperbaking dishwire rimmed baking sheet
Tips
- For alternative cooking methods, you can grill, use a stovetop, or air fry the asparagus bundles.
- Add cheese like parmesan, goat cheese, or mozzarella before serving.
- For sweetness, drizzle a mixture of melted butter and brown sugar or honey over the asparagus before baking.
- Turkey bacon or prosciutto can be used as alternatives to bacon.
- To store leftovers, place in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, cool the bundles, place in a ziplock bag, and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- To reheat, use a microwave, air fryer, or preheated oven.
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