Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles with Garlic Butter
These crispy bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles are a quick and easy side dish featuring tender asparagus wrapped in perfectly crisp bacon and drizzled with savory garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and snapped at woody ends
- 8 to 10 slices bacon, thin or regular cut
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and pat dry 1 pound of fresh asparagus. Snap off the woody ends.
- In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional), and a pinch of salt and pepper until creamy and aromatic.
- Group 3 to 4 asparagus stalks together. Take one slice of bacon and wrap it tightly around the middle of the bundle. Trim bacon if too long. Repeat for all asparagus.
- Place the bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down.
- Brush each bundle generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning bundles halfway through and brushing again with remaining garlic butter.
- Check for crispiness after 20 minutes; bake 2-3 minutes longer if needed, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, then sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use thinner bacon slices for even crispiness. Turn bundles halfway through baking and reapply garlic butter for best flavor and texture. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to prevent soggy bacon. For dairy-free, substitute butter with dairy-free spread or olive oil. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 bundles per
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
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