This bacon wrapped asparagus is one of my favorite side dish recipes with oven roasted asparagus wrapped in smoky, crispy bacon slices. It’s simple yet elegant and ready in 20 minutes!
Any side dish recipe with bacon is automatically a winner! Other favorites include green bean bacon bundles and broccoli salad with bacon!
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Oven Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
I love roasted asparagus, but sometimes it’s fun to dress it up a bit. And this bacon asparagus is the perfect way to do that. Crispy bacon make these mouth watering. The flavors taste so delicious together!
These bacon wrapped asparagus are one of my go-to sides. They pair perfectly with any dish and are always a crowd pleaser at a holiday dinner or dinner party. They look fancy, everyone will be super impressed and you get your kids (or husband) to like asparagus with the added bacon, too!
How to Cook Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in Oven
These are so easy to make and only take about 5 minutes of prep work. It’s important to remember to cut the bacon in half and leave room when wrapping it around the asparagus so it has room to cook.
- Cut the bacon in half, down the middle to create 12 strips.
- Wrap the bacon around the asparagus spears.
- Place onto the pan with the bacon ends on the bottom. Salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until crisp.
Variations
Balsamic
Drizzle balsamic glaze on top before serving. You can also mix together 2 Tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar and brush onto the bacon before baking.
Bundle
Create a bundle and wrap the bacon around 3-5 asparagus to get in more veggies.
Grilling
To make grilled asparagus, I recommend wrapping the asparagus in bundles (instead of individually). Make sure to use a toothpick to secure them together so that you can easily flip them on the grill without falling apart. Grill over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp. Make sure to flip the bundles a few times throughout.
Disneyland version
To make the famous wrapped asparagus from Bengal BBQ at Disneyland, cut the asparagus and bacon into 3 pieces. Then wrap each piece and place 5-6 pieces on a skewer. Squeeze a little bit of fresh lemon juice and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until crispy.
Favorite Dishes to Serve With
Whether it’s chicken, steak or pasta, you can’t go wrong serving this asparagus with any of the below recipes:
- Whole roasted chicken or grilled chicken
- Pork tenderloin
- Homemade Alfredo
- Bruschetta chicken
- Oven baked steak
- Baked fish
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 fresh asparagus spears
- 6 pieces bacon (thinly sliced)
- S&P to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the bacon in half, down the middle to create 12 strips. Then wrap the bacon around the spears. Place onto the pan with the bacon ends on the bottom. Salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until crisp.
Notes
- Drizzle a balsamic glaze over top before serving.
- Mix together 2 Tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar and brush onto the bacon before baking.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Dairy-Free, Side Dishes, Vegetables
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
This was a delicious appetizer! My kids loved it!
One of the easiest & tastiest side dishes ever! We love making these!
The perfect appetizer! You can’t go wrong with bacon and asparagus! Two of my favorite things. :)
Plan to try it; it looks so yummy.
I hope you enjoy! :)
This is such a great idea! Looks really delicious!
These sound delicious! Dangerously good…
We love this recipe it is so yummy!!
I make these every year for our annual christmas party! Love them!
Bacon is so great! I love this meal. Will make it again
Doesn’t bacon make everything better? Glad you enjoyed this meal!
What a great way to enjoy asparagus! Everything is better with bacon!
I love asparagus and bacon — this looks like the perfect combination!
You are a genius! This is an incredibly beautiful presentation! A simple list of ingredients is what I love. Wow and wow, this is so delicious and it makes my mouth watering.
My family doesn’t love asparagus, but maybe if I prepare it like this they will change their mind. It looks delish!