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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Crispy bacon and a buttery sweet glaze make these Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles a delicious side to serve with a special meal.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles on a serving plate.

How To Serve Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

This side dish is worthy of a special occasion. Serve it for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day brunch, or Christmas dinner. Goes great with beef, ham, lamb, shrimp, or scallops. It also makes a wonderful appetizer.

I do 3 asparagus spears per bundle but you can do 4 or 5. It’s up to you.

Prep Ahead

Wrap the asparagus spears with bacon up to 24 hours in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

How Long To Cook

It will take 20 to 25 minutes for the bacon to get crispy. The asparagus will get fairly soft during this time. If you like crisp asparagus, I recommend halfway precooking the bacon first to shorten the cooking time.

Asparagus Bundles wrapped with bacon on a plate.

Recipe Tips

Do NOT use thick-cut bacon. It will not get crispy. The thinner the bacon, the better.

If your bacon is on the thicker side, I recommend partially precooking it.

Medium or thick asparagus stalks work best. The bacon takes a while to get crispy in the oven and thin stalks will get overdone before the the bacon is fully cooked.

Make It Spicy

Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the glaze mixture to add a little heat to this recipe.

Sustitutions

Soy sauce can be substituted for the Worcestershire sauce and honey or maple syrup can be used instead of brown sugar. Instead of a garlic clove, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Storage

Leftovers will keep for 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheats well in an air fryer.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus lined up on a plate.

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Crispy bacon and a buttery sweet glaze make these Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles a delicious side to serve with a special meal.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Keyword asparagus, bacon
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 164kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 18 spears fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed off
  • 6 slices bacon

Instructions

  • Combine melted butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, dry mustard, and garlic in a large bowl.
  • Add asparagus and toss to coat.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking sheet.
  • Group asparagus spears in groups of 3 and wrap a piece of bacon around each one.
  • Place on baking sheet. Drizzle any extra butter mixture over them.
  • Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. If bacon is not crispy turn broiler on for a few minutes.

Notes

To make spicy, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal

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