Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Crispy bacon and a buttery sweet glaze make these Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles a delicious side to serve with a special meal.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 18 spears fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed off
- 6 slices bacon
Instructions
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, dry mustard, and garlic in a large bowl.
- Add asparagus and toss to coat.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking sheet.
- Group asparagus spears in groups of 3 and wrap a piece of bacon around each one.
- Place on baking sheet. Drizzle any extra butter mixture over them.
- Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. If bacon is not crispy turn broiler on for a few minutes.
Notes
- To make spicy, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture.
- Do NOT use thick-cut bacon. It will not get crispy. The thinner the bacon, the better.
- If your bacon is on the thicker side, I recommend partially precooking it.
- Medium or thick asparagus stalks work best. The bacon takes a while to get crispy in the oven and thin stalks will get overdone before the the bacon is fully cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg