Crispy Beef Bacon Asparagus (Printable)

Tender asparagus wrapped in smoky beef bacon, roasted to a crispy finish for a savory dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 18 medium asparagus spears, trimmed

→ Meats

02 - 6 slices beef bacon

→ Seasonings & Oils

03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
07 - Pinch of kosher salt

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
09 - Lemon wedges

# Step-by-step:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Rinse and trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears. Pat dry thoroughly.
03 - In a large bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
04 - Divide asparagus into 6 bundles, using 3 spears per bundle.
05 - Wrap each bundle tightly with a slice of beef bacon, securing the ends underneath the bundle.
06 - Arrange bundles seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Roast for 18–20 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.
08 - Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef bacon gets beautifully crisp while the asparagus stays perfectly tender inside
  • These bundles look fancy but come together in under 40 minutes with almost zero prep stress
  • The smoky salty richness pairs with literally any main course you are planning
02 -
  • Patting the asparagus totally dry before seasoning makes a huge difference in how the bacon crisps up
  • If you want extra crispy bacon finish under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes but watch closely
  • Secure the bacon ends underneath the bundle or they might unwrap while roasting
03 -
  • Use a baking rack on your sheet pan for extra crispy bacon on all sides
  • Room temperature asparagus roasts more evenly than cold spears
  • Let bundles rest 2 minutes before serving so they firm up slightly

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