bacon wrapped asparagus
Asparagus is delicious on its own, Wrapping this elegant veggie with bacon is pretty much everyone’s favorite way.
Servings: 2
Calories: 193kcal
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb thick asparagus stalks trimmed
- 5 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Divide the asparagus stalks into 5 bundles. Tightly wrap one slice of bacon around each bundle. After wrapping the asparagus spears with bacon, secure with a toothpick.
- In a small bowl mix together the butter, garlic powder, brown sugar, and pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus bundles on a baking sheet and drizzle the butter mixture over the top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Serve, sprinkled with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1116IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg