Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a family favorite recipe. These tightly charred bundles of asparagus make the best side dish and so is delicious.
Servings: 6
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Asparagus trimmed
- 1 Tablespoon Olive OIl
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 3 Strips Bacon cut in half
Equipment:
- 6 Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
- Place the asparagus in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the asparagus and season it with salt and pepper. Toss the asparagus with your hands or a spoon to coat it with the olive oil and seasonings.
- Divide the asparagus evenly into 6 different bundles (approximately 4-5 spears per bundle). Wrap each bundle with a piece of the bacon making sure not to overlap the bacon. Secure the bacon to the asparagus bundle with a toothpick.
- Cook the bundles on the grill on direct heat with the lid closed for approximately 5-8 minutes per until the asparagus is tender and the bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the grill and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
Seasoning Ideas
We used simple seasoning when making this side dish. The bacon grilled with the bundles gives the asparagus so much flavor.
- Prepare Ahead - Trim and cut bacon ahead of time. This will save you time to prepare the asparagus bunches.
- Grilling Asparagus Dish - Make sure to watch the bacon wrapped asparagus closely. Because of the high fat bacon, they could burn quickly. Stay close by the grill.
- Garlic Salt or Garlic Powder
- Italian Seasoning
- Fresh Herbs
- Squeeze Fresh Lemon
- Top with fresh parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese
- BBQ Sauce
- Balsamic Glaze
How to Trim Asparagus
If you need tips on how to trim asparagus here are some easy tips:
- Trim the Woody Ends – Then ends of the asparagus are tough to eat, so they need to be trimmed off.
- Snap the Ends – To figure out where to cut, gently bend the asparagus. Where the asparagus bends is the start of the tender part.
- Line the Asparagus – Place the asparagus on a cutting board and cut the ends off. We use a sharp knife to trim off the woody ends.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg
