Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds asparagus spears (about 24–36 spears, trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8–9 strips bacon, center cut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place trimmed asparagus on the baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter, seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss asparagus until well coated.
- Bundle 4-5 asparagus spears together and wrap each bundle tightly with a strip of bacon.
- Arrange bundles on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
Notes
Choose fresh asparagus for the best texture.
Experiment with spices and herbs for customized flavor.
Ensure bacon is fully cooked for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg