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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

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Bacon can elevate almost any food. Just wrap it in bacon and presto! It becomes tastier than you thought possible! Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus proves this rule and then some: the saltiness and savoriness of the bacon creates a lovely contrast with the crisp, garden flavor of the asparagus. Herbaceous and meaty, Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus is perfect for backyard barbecues, where it can occupy the same plate as grilled chicken or burgers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 6 slices bacon
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • dried parsley, optional, to taste, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the grill to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Place the asparagus in a mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil to coat.

Step 3 -Season with the salt and the pepper.

Step 4 -Wrap 5-6 asparagus spears with 1 slice of the bacon, securing the bacon with a toothpick if needed.

Step 5 -Repeat with the remaining asparagus and the remaining bacon slices.

Step 6 -Grill the bacon-wrapped asparagus for 10 minutes.

Step 7 -Flip and continue grilling until the bacon slices are crispy and the asparagus is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Step 8 -For oven cooking: preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and roast the bacon-wrapped asparagus for 25-30 minutes.

Step 9 -Serve hot garnished with the dried parsley!

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