Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan (Printable version)

Tender asparagus bundles wrapped in crispy bacon, finished with melted Parmesan cheese.

# What you need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Meats

02 - 8 slices bacon, thin-cut

→ Dairy

03 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Oils & Seasonings

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide trimmed asparagus into 8 equal bundles.
03 - Drizzle asparagus with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Wrap one bacon slice snugly around each asparagus bundle, overlapping slightly. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in oven for 18 to 20 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle each bundle with Parmesan cheese, and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
07 - Transfer bundles to serving plate and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Takes less time than most side dishes but tastes like you fussed in the kitchen.
  • Smoky bacon and melted Parmesan turn plain asparagus into something people actually ask for seconds of.
  • Keto-friendly without tasting like you're avoiding anything good.
02 -
  • Bacon releases fat as it roasts, so place bundles seam-side down to prevent them from unraveling into the pan.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—it lets bacon crisp on all sides instead of steaming against the sheet.
03 -
  • Measure out your asparagus bundles visually before wrapping so each one roasts at the same speed and nothing sits too long in the oven.
  • If your bacon is thick-cut, partially cook it in a skillet for 3 to 4 minutes first so it crisps properly without the asparagus getting overcooked.
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