Description
Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus delivers a delightful low-carb side dish that combines the savory flavor of bacon with tender asparagus.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 8 ounces bacon, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Toss until coated.
- Wrap each asparagus spear with a half slice of bacon, starting from the base and spiraling upward to the tip. Place them seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
- For extra crunch, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with spices like smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.
- For a unique twist, swap bacon for prosciutto.
- For a vegetarian version, use cheese-stuffed mushrooms instead of bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg