Tender asparagus wrapped in bacon is the best side dish. Made on the grill or in the oven, it such an easy recipe! Learn how to grill delicious Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, a simple side that everyone loves and you can enjoy all summer long!
If you enjoy this recipe, be sure and try this recipe for super easy Vegetable Foil Packets next.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Bacon. Wrapped. Asparagus. Need I say anymore?
I'm not gonna lie, the first time we made asparagus wrapped in bacon it was on the grill and it was a hot flame-out mess. The bacon stuck to the grill, came unwrapped from the asparagus and wasn't completely cooked. It was awful!
Not happy!
I have it going on, it really shouldn't be that hard, right? So now I'm here to tell you I got this one figured out! You won't need to make the same mistakes I made!
The salty bacon gets crisp while the asparagus is perfectly tender. This is perfect to make year round and especially in the spring during asparagus season. It is delicious! This is a side dish you'll want to make extra of because everyone will want seconds!
Ingredients
Grilled asparagus wrapped in bacon is such a simple, easy side dish!
- fresh asparagus
- bacon strips - thin-sliced bacon is best. Thick cut bacon has too much fat and will catch fire more easily.
- parmesan cheese - fresh, not pre-shredded is best.
- nonstick coating or oil for the grill.
Instructions
Grill instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for this easy recipe. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Choose thicker stalks and prepare a bundle with about 5-6 pieces of asparagus.
- Wrap each slice of bacon around the asparagus stalks.
- Cleaning the grill, remove any burned on bits. Oil the grill.
- Preheat on medium heat.
- Place each bundle of asparagus on the grill and close the lid.
- Flip it every three minutes or so. Don't fuss with it, just rotate it to the new side.
- Continue turning the bundles until the bacon is crispy on all sides.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese the instant it comes off the grill
Oven Instructions
Asparagus wrapped in bacon is easily made in the oven as well - here's the instructions!
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare the bacon asparagus bundles as directed above.
- Place on an oven save wire rack, then on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flip and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
- Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes to completely crisp the bacon.
FAQ's
Rinse asparagus to remove any grit.
Snap or trim woody ends.
You can save the end pieces to make homemade vegetable stock!
Preheat the grill to 350-375 degrees. Try and keep the grill within that medium temperature range. Definitely less than 400 degrees.
Below 350 degrees, the bacon will just steam. If the temperature gets above 375 degrees. the bacon will burn and turn black. I know.... I've done the research! 😀
It takes 20-25 minutes to completely cook the bundles.
Absolutely! Again, use thin bacon slices.
Tips
Keep a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil handy. If there's a flame up, place the foil on the grill and transfer the bundles on top of the foil. Poke holes on the foil so that fat can drain through, and the bacon will still get crispy!
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Just be patient - the wrapped asparagus bundles take about 20-25 minutes to cook. You want the bacon good and crispy! The hardest part is not eating them as soon as it comes off the grill!
Sprinkle the bundles with Parmesan cheese the instant you take it off the grill so it melts and gets all cheesy! Lightly cover the side with foil until you're ready to serve.
Variations
There are so many great vegetables recipes that tastes even better on the grill! If you're wonder what are the best vegetables, here are some of my favorites!
- corn - you can leave them husk on or off, either way is delicious!
- sliced planks of zucchini and eggplant
- portobello mushrooms, crimini, white button mushrooms - all are delicious!
- bell peppers and onions - great skewered shish kabobs!
- and of course this asparagus recipe!
This wrapped asparagus recipe is delicious! In fact, I think just about everything is better on the grill. There's just something about that smokey flavor the grill imparts that makes everything taste even better!
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on the BBQ
If you're looking for something super tasty to serve with this meal, how about teriyaki steak? We love this marinade and use it on just about everything!
More delicious side dishes? Roasted, grilled or steamed, here are a few of my favorites!
- Veggie Kabobs with Plum Sauce - the plum sauce totally makes the meal!
- These Foil Wrapped Vegetables Packets are delicious and everyone gets their own bundle! Great for a casual dinner, cook outs and camping!
- Pan Roasted Vegetables - no grill? No problem, these vegetables roast right on the stovetop.
- It's easy to make a whole platter of vegetables with this delicious recipe for Easy Grilled Vegetables.
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Asparagus and Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. fresh asparagus
- 12 slices bacon recommend thin sliced bacon
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- nonstick coating for the grill
Instructions
- Clean the asparagus, snap off the woody ends.
- Prepare each bundle with about 5-6 spears.
- Wrap tightly with thin sliced bacon - 2 slices of bacon per bundle.
- Oil the grill and add the bundles to the grill. Grill on all sides three minutes per side until the bacon is crispy 20-25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese the instant it comes off the grill.
Notes
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare the bacon asparagus bundles as directed above.
- Place on an oven save wire rack, then on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, flip and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
- Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes to completely crisp the bacon.
Nutrition
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