Name: Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus (trimmed); 1/4 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning; 4 slices of thin-cut bacon (cut in half)

These bacon asparagus bundles are a simple yet impressive appetizer or side. Fresh asparagus spears are wrapped in crispy bacon, creating a savory bite.

⏱ Time: 35 min

👥 Servings: 8

📊 Level: Easy

🥗 7 ingredients

Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Bacon asparagus bundles: craft these incredible, cheesy bacon-wrapped asparagus spears. Perfect as an appetizer or a flavorful side for any meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
4 slices of thin-cut bacon (cut in half)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F for optimal cooking.
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, parmesan, and everything bagel seasoning thoroughly. Set aside.
Gently toss the asparagus in the olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, then divide into 8 equal piles.
Slowly stretch each slice of bacon to prevent shrinking and aid faster cooking.
Place a heaping teaspoon of the cheese mixture and an asparagus bundle on a bacon slice, wrap loosely, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
Cook the bundles for 20-25 minutes until asparagus is tender and bacon is crisp, adjusting time based on asparagus size and bacon overlap.

Notes

– For the crispiest bacon, ensure you stretch it thin before wrapping. I learned this the hard way when my first batch had overly chewy bacon!
– To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes until warmed through and bacon is crisp again.
– Cook chicken or ground beef to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) if serving alongside. Ensure the bacon reaches a safe, crispy state.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

For the crispiest bacon, ensure you stretch it thin before wrapping. I learned this the hard way when my first batch had overly chewy bacon!
To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes until warmed through and bacon is crisp again.
Cook chicken or ground beef to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) if serving alongside. Ensure the bacon reaches a safe, crispy state.

Try these delectable bacon asparagus bundles tonight and elevate your meal with minimal effort. This versatile dish is sure to become a family favorite!