Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed; Cooking spray; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 5 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Elevate your appetizers with bacon-wrapped asparagus, a delightful combination of smoky bacon and fresh asparagus spears. This easy-to-make dish is elegant and irresistibly tasty for any gathering.

Ingredients

10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
Cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

Directions

Place asparagus on a sheet of waxed paper; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks.
Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until bacon is crisp, 4-6 minutes on each side. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

5 pieces : 120 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling veggies for a side dish. I serve this grilled bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe with meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal. —Trisha Kitts, Dickinson, Texas

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