Crispy Beef Bacon Asparagus (Printable Version)
Tender asparagus spears wrapped in beef bacon and roasted to a perfect crisp and crunch.
# What You Need:
→ 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 Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Divide the asparagus spears into 8 bundles, placing 3 spears in each.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over asparagus bundles and season with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Wrap each asparagus bundle with a slice of beef bacon, tucking the ends underneath to secure. Position bundles seam-side down on the baking sheet.
05 - Cook in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes until the beef bacon is crisp and the asparagus is tender.
06 - Sprinkle the hot bundles with grated Parmesan cheese and lemon zest if desired, then serve immediately.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- They're ready faster than you can set the table, leaving you actually present when guests arrive.
- Crispy bacon and tender asparagus together hit a texture combination that just works.
- One pan means minimal cleanup, which honestly might be the best part.
02 -
- The bundles will continue crisping up as they cool, so pull them out when they look just barely done in the oven or they'll be brittle.
- Beef bacon renders differently than pork bacon, cooking faster and crisper, so watch the time closely instead of assuming it'll take as long as regular bacon.
03 -
- Trim the tough asparagus ends the night before and store the bundles in the fridge on the prepared baking sheet, then roast straight from cold for even crisper bacon.
- If you're making these for a crowd, set up an assembly line: one person bundles, one person wraps, one person arranges on the pan.