Easy and Delicious Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients

1. Fresh asparagus spears
2. Thin-sliced bacon strips
3. Olive oil
4. Salt and pepper to taste
5. Optional: Garlic powder or grated Parmesan for extra flavor

Steps

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2: Wash and trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears.

Step 3: Bundle 3-4 asparagus spears together and wrap a slice of bacon around the bundle, starting from the bottom and spiraling upwards. Repeat for the remaining asparagus.

Step 4: Place the bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5: Drizzle olive oil over the bundles and season with salt and pepper. Optionally, sprinkle with garlic powder or grated Parmesan for added flavor.

Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender.

Step 7: If desired, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve extra crispiness.

Step 8: Remove from the oven and let the Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy these Easy and Delicious Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus bundles as a tasty appetizer or side dish for a burst of savory goodness!