Beef Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles (Printable Version)

Tender asparagus bundled in smoky beef bacon, roasted to crispy perfection for an irresistible appetizer or side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 24 medium asparagus spears, trimmed

→ Meats

02 - 8 slices beef bacon

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - Rinse asparagus spears and trim woody ends. Pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
03 - Place asparagus in large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Toss until spears are evenly coated.
04 - Divide seasoned asparagus into 8 equal bundles, approximately 3 spears per bundle.
05 - Wrap each bundle tightly with one slice of beef bacon, tucking ends underneath to secure.
06 - Place bundles seam-side down on prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
07 - Roast for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender-crisp.
08 - Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese immediately after removing from oven, if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef bacon gets impossibly crisp while the asparagus stays tender in just 20 minutes
  • These bundles look fancy but take practically zero effort to pull off
02 -
  • Patting asparagus completely dry before wrapping prevents soggy steaming instead of roasting
  • Beef bacon shrinks less than pork bacon so the bundles stay tidy throughout cooking
03 -
  • Cut the bacon slices in half lengthwise for thinner asparagus so the meat-to-veggie ratio stays balanced
  • Use tongs to flip the bundles halfway through for more even browning

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