Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Tender roasted asparagus bundles wrapped in crisp, savory bacon and finished with fresh lemon juice.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C. Set the wire rack inside the baking sheet.
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Step 2
Place the asparagus in the mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, then toss until evenly coated.
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Step 3
Divide the asparagus into eight bundles of three spears. Spiral one bacon strip around each bundle, leaving some asparagus exposed, and place seam-side down on the wire rack.
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Step 4
Bake until the asparagus is tender and the bacon is browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Step 5
Transfer the bundles to a serving plate and drizzle with the lemon juice. Serve warm.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw bacon and its juices away from ready-to-eat foods. Bake the bacon until fully cooked, refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, and use them within 3 to 4 days.