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Grilled asparagus wrapped in bacon on bbq grill.
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Asparagus and Bacon Recipe

Easy to make asparagus wrapped with juicy bacon. It's the perfect side dish!
Course Vegetables and Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 222kcal
Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. fresh asparagus
  • 12 slices bacon thin sliced bacon
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • nonstick coating for the grill

Instructions

  • Clean the vegetables, snap off the woody ends of the asparagus.
  • Prepare each bundle with about 5-6 spears.
  • Wrap a bacon piece tightly around the bundle. First, wrap one slice of bacon, then the second slice. Use two slices of bacon per bundle.
  • Clean the grill grates well, then oil. Add the bundles of asparagus 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

Oven Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Prepare the bacon asparagus bundles as directed above.
  3. Place on an oven save wire rack, then on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
  5. Place under broiler for 3-5 minutes to completely crisp the bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2.6mg