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Home » Appetizer Recipes » Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Published: Apr 8, 2015 · Modified: Jun 30, 2022 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Fresh asparagus bundles wrapped in smoky bacon drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper is an easy Spring or Summer side dish recipe. You only need a couple of ingredients for this flavorful dish.

Three bacon wrapped asparagus bundles on a pale green serving plate.

One of my favorite vegetables of Spring is fresh asparagus. I love fresh asparagus.

I especially love bacon wrapped Asparagus Bundles.

Some of my very favorite side dish recipes are very simple to make. Delicious food does not have tons of ingredients.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles only have a few ingredients but the flavor is out of it's world.

Sometimes I make them as a side dish with dinner but sometimes I will make them as an appetizer and eat them warm from the baking pan.

Ingredients

You only need 5 ingredients to make this vegetable side dish and two of are salt and pepper.

I also like to add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to add a little hint of spicy flavor.

Asparagus bundle ingredients in individual bowls and plates.
  • asparagus: use fresh firm asparagus stalks with tight tips
  • bacon: use regular cut bacon not thick cut bacon
  • olive oil: use your favorite extra virgin olive oil. Use an oil with a light flavor
  • sea salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

Directions

Step 1: Rinse under cold water, pat dry and trim the tough ends off the asparagus.

Divide into bundles of similar sized stalks. For large stalks you will only need three pieces. For smaller stalks use about 5 pieces.

Making bundles of similar sized pieces of asparagus so the pieces will all cook at the same time.

A pile of trimmed asparagus on a wooden cutting board.

Step 2: Wrap each bundle with one piece of bacon, over lapping and working your way down each bundle.

Four photo collageshowing how to wrap bacon around the bundles.

Step 3: Place the bundles in a single layer on a shallow baking pan.

Close up over head image of asparagus wrapped in bacon.

Step 4: Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus bundles. Sprinkle salt and black pepper the bundles.

Step 5: Bake in a preheated 400 F. degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until the bacon is golden brown and crispy.

Recipe FAQs

How long is asparagus good in fridge?

Asparagus will last 4 or 5 days wrapped tightly in plastic or in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

How long do you cook asparagus bundles?

Cook in a preheated 400 F. degrees oven for 20 to 30 minutes until tender.

What goes with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus?

Bacon wrapped asparagus bundles is a great summer side dish served with your barbecue meal.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Cooking Asparagus: Use similar sized asparagus in the bundles. Wrap large stalks together and small stalks together so all of the asparagus in each bundle cooks completely at the same time.
  • What type of pan to use: Use a shallow baking pan with sides to keep the olive oil from spilling over the side while cooking.
Bacon wrapped bundles on a baking sheet with golden brown bacon.

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Three bacon wrapped asparagus bundles on a pale green serving plate.

Asparagus Bundles

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Fresh asparagus bundles wrapped in smoky bacon drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper is an easy asparagus side dish recipe to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 7 Servings
Calories 128 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9 x13 Baking Sheet

Ingredients  

  • 21 Spears large asparagus
  • 7 Slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional))
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Instructions 

  • Trim the tough ends and divide the asparagus spears into 7 bundles of 3 large or 5 small asparagus spears.
  • Wrap each bundle with one piece of bacon in a spiral along each bundle.
  • Arrange the asparagus bundles in a single layer on a shallow baking pan.
  • Drizzle olive oil over each bundle.
  • Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes if using and the salt and pepper.
  • In a preheated 400 F. degrees oven bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until bacon is crispy and golden.

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • Cooking Asparagus: Use similar sized asparagus in the bundles. Wrap large stalks together and small stalks together so all of the asparagus in each bundle cooks completely at the same time.
  • What type of pan to use: Use a shallow baking pan with sides to keep the olive oil from spilling over the side while cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 478mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Erin @ Making Memories

    April 16, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Holy heck! I would eat the entire pan. They look delicious!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 16, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      Erin

      I have to restrain myself from doing just that each time I make this.

      Reply
  2. Miranda

    April 14, 2015 at 10:27 am

    This looks so yummy! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 14, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      Miranda

      Your welcome enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Kylie

    April 08, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I just printed this! It does sound so easy, but I hadn't ever thought of doing it! I can't wait to try. Your description made my mouth water just reading it!!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 08, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      Kylie

      I hope you enjoy the recipe. IT IS SOOO GOOD!!

      Reply
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