Garlic Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Printable)

Tender asparagus bundles wrapped in crispy bacon with savory garlic, oven-baked to perfection in just 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Meats

03 - 8 slices thin-cut bacon

→ Seasonings & Oils

04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/4 tsp salt (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Wash and trim the tough ends from the asparagus spears.
03 - In a large bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Divide asparagus into 8 bundles (about 3–4 spears per bundle).
05 - Wrap each bundle with a slice of bacon, spiraling from bottom to top. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender.
07 - Optionally, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
08 - Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • The bacon gets perfectly crispy while the asparagus stays tender, creating that irresistible contrast in every bite
  • These bundles look impressive but come together in under 30 minutes with zero fancy techniques
  • They reheat beautifully so you can prep them ahead and pop them in the oven right before guests arrive
02 -
  • Dry your asparagus thoroughly after washing, otherwise the garlic oil won't stick properly and you'll end up with soggy bundles
  • Use thin-cut bacon because regular thickness won't cook through before the asparagus becomes mushy
  • Place the bundles seam-side down so the bacon doesn't unravel while baking
03 -
  • Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the bundles during the last 5 minutes of baking for a savory, salty finish
  • Tuck the loose end of the bacon slice underneath the bundle so it stays secure while cooking

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