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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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We love this Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus! Perfect for grilling out with friends or when company is coming to dinner! You can grill or bake this asparagus, both taste great! 

 

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus - Main image for recipe of grilled asparagus

 

How many of you at the first speck of sunshine started up the grill?

We have been itching all winter long to get our the grill and whip up some tasty grilled foods!

So far we’ve had all the usual food items.

Steaks, burgers, hot dogs, corn have all been grilled to a perfection.

 

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus - asparagus wrapped and ready to be grilled

 

However, just like we do every year, we are trying some new tasty recipes!

These Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles are one of my newest favorite grilled items!

Depending on how you like your asparagus you can cook them to a tender state or leave them with a hint of crispiness.

I’ve never been much for asparagus in my life.

 

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus - Angle photo of precooked asparagus

 

In fact, my parents grew asparagus in our garden my entire childhood and I refused to eat it.

It was too earthy and green to taste good and so I never ate it.

However, as an adult, when my parents weren’t looking, I decided to try it one day.

It was really more by accident / no choice than anything.

I was at a restaurant and wanted their pasta.

 

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus - Asparagus on plate ready to be cooked, wrapped in bacon

 

It came with asparagus and so I figured that if I were ever going to try it, that moment would be the best time.

My thought was that it would be covered in a creamy sauce that would help disguise the earthy flavor.

I was pleasantly surprised that it really want’s half bad.

In fact, I ate all of the asparagus that came in my pasta!

Now I’m not saying that I became an advocate for asparagus at that time in my life.

 

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

 

I did however stop shying away from it or saying mean things about it behind it’s back.

I will admit that for the most part I can eat it but it’s not something I crave.

However, after trying the Baked Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus on this website, and falling in love with it, I really wanted to try my hand at Bacon wrapped asparagus!

This time, instead of baking it (which you can certainly do) I grilled it.

I LOOOVED this Bacon Wrapped Asparagus!

 

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus - Grilled asparagus on platter ready to be eaten!

 

In fact I ate it the next day as leftovers too! Soo good!

We are huge bacon lovers in our home and when you combine anything with bacon it always makes it taste better!

The saltiness of the bacon, grilled to a crisp, mixed with the tender earthy flavor of Asparagus really works well.

My husband on the other hand, is still a firm no when it comes to Asparagus.

He is not a lover and nothing I say or do will convince him of it’s goodness.

 

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus - Asparagus photo taken at a side angel, cooked and ready to be eaten

 

And so as I do with all things asparagus, I either wait to cook it until we have company over for dinner or I pass it along to my in-laws.

Lucky for me they like asparagus and I like them!

These make a great looking and tasting side dish that is perfect for the grill!

If you plan on grilling this summer, give these Bacon Wrapped Asparagus bundles a try!

Looking for more Bacon Recipes Try these:

 

Yield: 8 Bundles depending on size of asparagus

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus - grilled, crispy and on it's side

We love this Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus! Perfect for grilling out with friends or when company is coming to dinner!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus spears
  • 1 pound bacon (any flavor)
  • olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill.
  2. Depending on how thick your asparagus is, grab 3 or 4 spears.
  3. Wrap a full length slice of bacon around the bundle of asparagus spears, starting at the top, working your way down.
  4. Make sure to lightly overlap the bacon as it will secure itself.
  5. Sprinkle a light drizzle of oilve oil over the exposed ends of the asparagus. No need to get the bacon.
  6. If grilling on the grate make sure to grease it up so the bacon doesn't stick. Or you can grill on a grilling mat or non stick foil (dull side faces UP).
  7. Grill for approximately 3 - 4 minutes per side, rotating so the bacon can cook.
  8. Remove from grill when bacon is crisp and the asparagus tender.
  9. Devour immediately!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 390Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1284mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 27g

 

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