Crispy Beef Bacon Asparagus (Print version)

Savory asparagus bundles wrapped in beef bacon, roasted for a crisp and flavorful bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 24 medium asparagus spears, trimmed

→ Meats

02 - 8 slices beef bacon

→ Seasonings & Condiments

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Divide asparagus spears into 8 equal bundles, each containing 3 spears.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus bundles and season with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Wrap each asparagus bundle tightly with a slice of beef bacon, securing the ends underneath. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast bundles for 18 to 20 minutes, until beef bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.
06 - Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and lemon zest while hot. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look impressive enough for a dinner party but take less time than you'd think.
  • Bacon makes almost everything taste better, and asparagus is no exception—the combination is ridiculously satisfying.
  • Naturally gluten-free and low-carb, so you can serve these without explanation or substitution anxiety.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—bacon rendered fat pools quickly, and without it, your bundles stick and the bottoms don't get that caramelized crunch.
  • The asparagus continues cooking after you pull it from the oven, so pull everything out just before it reaches perfect tenderness or you'll end up with mushy spears.
  • Wrapping is easier if your bacon is cold straight from the fridge—room temperature bacon tears and slides around frustratingly.
03 -
  • For extra crispiness without risk of burning, broil the bundles for 1–2 minutes at the very end after the bacon is already cooked through—watch closely because broiler intensity varies wildly.
  • Cold asparagus is harder to bundle without cracking, so let it sit at room temperature for ten minutes after trimming.

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