Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 package bacon; 1 bunch asparagus; 1 stick butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic salt

3 Ratings

3 Comments

Prep 5 min
Total 35 min
Servings 12

Delicious as an appetizer or a side dish! Bacon-wrapped asparagus with a sweet sauce. MORE+ LESS-

By TBSP Kitchens

Updated October 23, 2017

Ingredients

package bacon

bunch asparagus

stick butter

1/2

cup brown sugar

tablespoon soy sauce

teaspoon garlic salt

Steps

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1

Preheat oven to 400° F.
2

Trim tougher ends off of asparagus bottoms. Wrap bundles of 3-4 pieces of asparagus with a slice of bacon.
3

Place bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles into greased casserole dish.
4

In a small sauce pan, melt butter and add brown sugar, soy sauce and garlic salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
5

Pour brown sugar/butter mixture over asparagus bundles.
6

Bake for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 176.4

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 15.3g; 24%
Saturated Fat 7.4g 37%
Cholesterol: 33.0mg; 11%
Sodium: 204.5mg; 8%
Potassium: 95.6mg; 3%
Total Carbohydrate: 7.2g; 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2% Sugars 6.4g
Protein: 3.1g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin C: 1.8%; 2%
Calcium: 1.3%; 1%
Iron: 3.1%; 3%

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

As far as bacon-wrapped asparagus appetizers go, this one may include the extra step of grilling but it’s a step worth taking. Grilling the asparagus adds an incredible depth of flavor. Believe it or not, we have other ways to include asparagus in your meals that don’t include wrapping it in delicious bacon.