This bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is irresistible and one of the most delicious side dish recipes. Prepare these tasty asparagus bites in your oven, BBQ, or smoker in 15 minutes.
All of my asparagus recipes are great, but I really enjoy this one and my sauteed asparagus the most. Plus both of these recipes are super easy to make and tweak to your preferences.
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⭐ Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon
What not to love about this tasty side dish! It consists of TWO ingredients, which means this recipe is easy to make, low carb, and gluten-free.
Asparagus recipes come in handy at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and pretty much any festive meal where turkey & bacon are involved.
They go perfectly well with a nice piece of grilled salmon and some mashed potatoes, or one of my absolute favs is a good quality steak with bacon wrapped asparagus and just sauce.
I enjoy cooking asparagus cooks on a BBQ or smoker, resulting in crispy bacon and smokey flavor. Continue reading to learn how to make this asparagus-wrapped bacon recipe step by step.
🍽 What you need
Well, to be honest, not much! It is super easy and delicious, and I am confident you will be making this recipe again and again. All you need is asparagus and bacon.
Equipment
- A Chopping board
- A knife
- A baking sheet and wired wrack
Ingredients
- 1 package sliced bacon
- 1 bundle asparagus
🔪 How to make
The key to getting crispy bacon and tender asparagus is to make sure the bacon fat drips away from them while cooking. Also, use thinner strips of bacon and not the thick bacon as it takes longer to crisp.
Instructions
Wash each asparagus stalk thoroughly, dry them with a paper towel, and cut each piece into 3 even (or close to even) pieces.
Place a slice of bacon on the chopping board, put 3 asparagus spears on top, and gently wrap the bacon around the asparagus.
Repeat this process for every asparagus spear.
Grilled Asparagus
- For a gas BBQ, heat the to 350°F (177°C), and for a charcoal grill, heat it to medium-high, making sure the flame doesn't get too high to burn the asparagus.
- Once the grill is nice and hot, place the bacon wrapped asparagus in the center for around 2 minutes and then turn so they become evenly charred.
- Move the bacon wrapped asparagus to the outer edges of the grill and continue to cook for 18 minutes with the lid closed. Turn and flip the asparagus every few minutes to prevent the bacon from burning on any side.
- Remove them from the grill and serve immediately.
Oven Baked Asparagus
- Preheat an oven to 425°F (218°C)
- To cook bacon wrapped asparagus, place them in the oven, place them on a baking sheet with a wire rack, and roast for 10-12 minutes or until bacon is slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
💭 Top Tips
- To speed the cooking process up, you can partially cook the asparagus in boiling water. Then cool asparagus down in ice water before wrapping them in bacon.
- To give the asparagus a bit more flavor, try rubbing them in olive oil and sprinkle some black pepper and garlic salt over them.
- If the packaged bacon is a bit on the thick side, you can cut the bacon slices lengthwise to make them narrow and then wrap them around the asparagus.
- Try prosciutto instead of bacon that tastes phenomenal too.
- Another great option is my sauteed asparagus recipe
🥗 What to serve with
Appetizers don't get much easier and tastier than this bacon wrapped asparagus recipe. Sometimes I eat this without any main dish, as it is perfectly edible on its own as a low-carb snack. But if you want some ideas to serve this delicious side dish with, then check these out!
- Smoked Tri-Tip: I have combined this extraordinary beef smoked tri-tip with wrapped asparagus as a side dish. Trust me; it tastes phenomenal. You can also add some mashed cauliflower to fill the plate.
- Steak: If you have ever been to a steak house, the chances are that you have already had it served with bacon wrapped asparagus, as it has long been a familiar siding to a glorious steak and jus sauce.
- Chicken: My mom's favorite is chargrilled chicken and bacon wrapped asparagus. All you need to do is place the chicken on the grill beside the asparagus and wait till the juices run clear for it to be ready.
- Pork loin: Nothing beats a tender pork loin marinated in dijon mustard and parmesan. Combine that with this bacon wrapped asparagus recipe, and you have a flavorsome meal.
Asparagus goes with pretty much anything I have tried it with, so don't be afraid of serving the bacon wrapped asparagus with your favorite meal!.
🤔 How to trim asparagus stalks?
Some people may not know that you need to snap the woody ends from the bottom of each asparagus, but it is necessary to do it right to avoid a nasty bitter taste from eating chewy asparagus stalks.
The trick is to hold the bottom of the asparagus and bend gently until it snaps by itself leaving just the tender top part of it. You can do this individually to each asparagus stalk or grab a few in your hand and bend simultaneously so that they all break. Note that each asparagus will snap at different lengths because some are shorter and wider than others.
If you love low easy carb bacon appetizers, then I recommend checking out these delicious low carb bacon recipes:
🥫 Storage
You can store bacon wrapped asparagus in the fridge after they have been cooked, although they will go a bit soggy afterward from the asparagus. It is better to eat them all before storing them for the next day, but in case you have made a few dozen for a BBQ or an event, just follow these steps and eat them another day.
Once they have cooled down completely, dry them off with some paper towels and transfer them to an airtight container that will fit in your fridge. They will keep for 3-4 days.
To reheat them, simply switch on an oven to medium heat, and cook for 10 minutes until hot and crispy.
🛒 Shopping list
With only 2 ingredients, this delicious appetizer costs less than $10 to make and is an easy go-to recipe for any home chef.
Bacon
Bacon, a key ingredient in many recipes, is very personal. I'll recommend a couple of my favorites, but feel free to use whatever you prefer.
Trader Joe's Uncured Apple Smoked is thicker bacon, and I love the smoked flavor when combined with asparagus.
Whole Foods Nature's Rancher Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon is another excellent option from Whole Foods.
Hormel natural hardwood smoked black label original bacon is an excellent option from Walmart.
Bacon starts at $2.99 lb. However, expect to pay around $4.99 lb plus for quality smoked natural bacon.
Asparagus
At peak season, asparagus is relatively inexpensive and abundant. Asparagus is typically found from Feb. to Jun, with April the peak season. And more so in California, Michigan, and Washington, which are the major asparagus-producing states.
Asparagus pricing varies throughout the year. Expect to pay between $1.99 - $5.99 lb depending on the time of year and variety.
⏲️ Make ahead
It is possible to make bacon wrapped asparagus one day in advance to help you save time. The preparation method is the same, just make sure to wrap the bacon strip tightly around the asparagus before putting them in the fridge. You can stick a toothpick through the end of the bacon to keep it nice and tightly wrapped.
Place them in an airtight container or a casserole dish wrapped with aluminum foil.
👪 Serving size
Depending on the size of your asparagus, expect around 12-15 servings. I typically account for 2 asparagus wraps per adult and find this recipe super easy to adjust for crowds.
No matter your level of cooking knowledge, this 2 ingredient bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is fail-proof and delicious! After the first bite, you will wish you made more, and your guests will devour them.
📋 Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 package sliced bacon
- 1 bundle asparagus
Instructions
- Wash clean and dry asparagus. Cut each piece of asparagus into 3 even (or close to even) pieces.
- Wrap each bundle (of 3 pieces) of asparagus with a slice of bacon.
For the grill
- For a gas grill, heat grill to 350. For charcoal heat to medium high, making sure the flame doesn't get too high to burn the asparagus.
- Place bacon wrapped asparagus into center of grill for 2 minutes, continuously turning.
- Remove bacon wrapped asparagus to the outer edges of the grill and continue to cook for 18 minutes with lid closed, for a total cook time of 20 minutes. During that time, turn and flip the asparagus every few minutes to keep the bacon from burning on any sides.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately.
For the oven
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Place bacon wrapped asparagus on a cookie sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes or until bacon is slightly crispy.
- Serve!
Notes
- To speed the cooking process up, you can partially cook the asparagus in boiling water. Then cool them down in ice water before wrapping them in bacon.
- To give the asparagus a bit more flavour, try rubbing them in olive oil and sprinkle some black pepper and garlic salt over them.
- If the packaged bacon is a bit on the thick side, you can cut the bacon slices lengthwise to make them narrow and then wrap them around the asparagus.
- Prosciutto instead of bacon that tastes fenomenal too.
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