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Bacon wrapped asparagus

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

A delicious twist on asparagus - perfect as a side dish or appetizer. Goes great with any dish, especially seafood.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound)
  • 1 package thinly sliced bacon (375 grams or about 3/4 lb or 454 grams))
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash the asparagus and trim off the bottom 1/4 of the stalks.
  • Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Place wire baking rack onto the sheet pan.
  • Take 2 or 3 stalks and hold them together as you wrap one slice of bacon around them. Start at the bottom and wrap to the top of the asparagus spears.
  • Place onto wire baking rack.
  • Repeat until all the asparagus is wrapped.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (180°C)
  • Bake on center rack of oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the bacon appears crispy.
  • Remove and serve immediately.
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