This Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe is great for a super quick and simple side dish or appetizer. Wrap your fresh asparagus with bacon then roast in the oven. This recipe is low carb, keto friendly, paleo, whole 30, gluten free and dairy free.
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How To Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus In The Oven
It is as simple as wrapping bundles of asparagus with bacon and baking to desired doneness. Two ingredients and about 20 minutes, it doesn’t get easier.
One thing to keep in mind is how done you like your bacon. I don not recommend using the very thin asparagus because it makes it difficult to crisp the bacon before the asparagus is overdone.
If you like bacon that is still a bit tender then use asparagus that is medium thickness.
For crisp bacon definitely buy the asparagus with thicker stalks. Thick asparagus takes longer to cook through and will allow more time for the bacon to crisp. This cooking time reflects medium stalk asparagus. So you will want to add additional cooking time when using thick stalk asparagus.
- Cut bacon in half, lengthwise.
- Wrap a bundle of 4-5 asparagus with each half strip of bacon then transfer to a greased, rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake at 425ºF for 20-25 minutes or until asparagus and bacon are to desired doneness (will depend on thickness of asparagus)
What Temperature To Cook Bacon Wrapped Asparagus In The Oven
Cook at 425ºF for 20-25 minutes to achieve tender asparagus and crisp bacon. Depending how you prefer your bacon and asparagus, give or take a few minutes.
Is Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Keto
Yes! Asparagus is one of the veggies you can enjoy on the Keto Diet. And bacon is definitely allowed. When looking for bacon be sure you are getting bacon that doesn’t have any added junk, like sugar.
If you are following strict Keto you still want to eat this in moderation because the asparagus has some carbs and while the bacon counts towards your fats, it also counts towards your proteins.
Ingredients Needed For Bacon and Asparagus (screenshot for grocery list)
- 16 ounces Fresh Asparagus – ends trimmed (medium thick stalks)
- 8 Slices of Bacon – cut in half lengthwise
Tools You Need for this Asparagus Wrapped with Bacon Recipe: Sharp Knife + Good Cutting Board + Rimmed Baking Sheet
What to serve with this Asparagus Wrapped with Bacon:
Lemon Butter Pan Seared Scallops: This is a low carb main course to go along with a low carb side dish. Plump scallops pan fried in butter and lemon. So good!
Easy Roast Chicken: Chicken bacon and asparagus, that is a trio I can get behind.
Shrimp and Spinach Cream Sauce: Creamy shrimp alongside bacon asparagus sounds like a great pair to me. This main course is also low carb.
Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet: A Keto friendly dinner all around.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Fresh Asparagus – ends trimmed (medium thick stalks)
- 8 Slices of Bacon – cut in half lengthwise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF
- Cut bacon in half, lengthwise.
- Wrap a bundle of 4-5 asparagus with each half strip of bacon then transfer to a greased, rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake at 425ºF for 20-25 minutes or until asparagus and bacon are to desired doneness (will depend on thickness of asparagus)
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
To prevent the delicate asparagus tips from drying out, brush lightly with oil before baking.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per ServingCalories 88 Total Fat 6g Saturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 15mg Sodium 269mg Carbohydrates 3g Fiber 2g Sugar 1g Protein 7g
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