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    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    By: Jessica · Posted: Oct 26, 2022 · Updated: Nov 7, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Bacon wrapped asparagus on baking sheet

    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus: The perfect easy side dish for weeknight dinners or an elegant side dish for a special occasion!

    This easy recipe for asparagus and bacon is right up there on our list of salty bacon and maple syrup favorites (it might even be tied with our baked brie with maple syrup and bacon recipe)!

    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

     

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    I’m a big fan of asparagus (those deep green stalks are packed full of vitamins A, C and K), but it’s not exactly a family favorite.

    That’s where this savory side dish comes in- I think my family would eat just about anything if you wrapped it in a piece of bacon (and I don’t blame them)!

    Wrapping tender asparagus stalks in pieces of bacon is a delicious way to add some variety to the vegetables hitting the dinner table!

    Who knows, this tasty side dish might even end up becoming a family favorite and show up in one of your repeat spring dinner meals!

    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
    • Substitutions
    • Variations for Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
    • Storage
    • Expert Tips and FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Ingredients

    Asparagus season runs from February to June, with the peak season hitting around April. That means that spring is the perfect time to be making ALL the asparagus appetizers because you’ll have access to the best asparagus out there.

    [Not to worry though- even during the “off” season you should still be able to find asparagus bundles in your local grocery stores.]

    This easy appetizer only requires 5 ingredients and is sure to be a hit all year round!

    • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
    • 6 strips bacon
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    How to Make Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and line your baking sheet with parchment paper (optional: if you don’t have parchment paper you can brush your baking sheet with olive oil to keep bacon from sticking).
    2. Wash your asparagus stalks & lightly dry them. Break off the ends, or cut 1” off the bottom (you do this to remove the woody ends of the asparagus). Divide asparagus into groups of 4-6. The number of spears you have will just depend on how big the individual spears of asparagus are.
    Asparagus bunches wrapped with raw bacon on cookie sheet
    Wrap asparagus with bacon
    1. Wrap one slice of bacon around 4-6 asparagus stalks, folding the end of the bacon wrap under the asparagus. Place bundles on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining asparagus and bacon slices. 
    Bacon wrapped asparagus being drizzled with sauce
    Drizzle sauce over asparagus
    1. Mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, & black pepper in a small bowl, and warm up for 15-20 seconds in the microwave. This will make it easier to stir together. 
    2. Remove your sauce mixture from the microwave and stir together. Drizzle the sauce mixture over your bacon-wrapped bundle of asparagus.
    Bacon wrapped asparagus bunches on cookie sheet
    Bacon wrapped asparagus ready for baking
    1. Place your baking sheet of bacon asparagus into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. 
    Cooked bacon wrapped asparagus
    Baked bacon wrapped asparagus
    1. Lastly, set your oven to broil and broil your bacon and asparagus for 3 minutes (be sure to watch closely so your food doesn’t burn). This will help to create a nice, crispy bacon strip. 
    2. Remove from the oven, being careful not to burn yourself on the bacon grease, serve and enjoy!

    Substitutions

    We hope you can find an easy way to make this delicious side dish work for your lifestyle and dietary needs. Here are a few suggestions for how to adapt this baked asparagus recipe…

    • Bacon – if you don’t eat pork, try using turkey or chicken bacon as an easy bacon replacement! Simply replace the 6 slices bacon called for in the recipe with turkey or chicken bacon and prepare the recipe as directed (you may need to add a minute or two to the broiling step to ensure your turkey or chicken bacon crisps up).
    • Gluten-free – regular soy sauce is not gluten-free, but don’t worry! If you follow a strictly gluten free lifestyle, look for a gluten-free soy sauce that uses rice instead of wheat (you should be able to find it in most grocery stores).

    Note: this is a great side dish for those looking to follow a low carb diet!

    Variations for Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    This asparagus dish would be super easy to experiment with; try these simple variations to create an entirely new flavor profile!

    • Sweet – coat your bacon wrapped asparagus with brown sugar before baking to create a sweet, caramelized sugar coating
    • Savoury – replace the sauce mixture in this recipe with a balsamic glaze
    • Kid friendly – coat your bacon wrapped asparagus with parmesan cheese before baking to add a cheesy flavor your kids are sure to enjoy
    • Spicy – try adding a few red pepper flakes to your sauce mixture before drizzling it on your bacon wrapped asparagus to take it to the next level!

    I think my favorite way to eat these would be with a few red pepper flakes added into the maple syrup sauce- sweet and spicy!

    Storage

    Store your bacon wrapped asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge once cooled and they will stay fresh for 4-5 days. To reheat them, place them back on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook in a 400 F oven until warmed through.

    Psst…bacon wrapped asparagus is a great option for a snack the next day!

    These ingredients don’t stand up well to freezing.

    Bacon wrapped asparagus bunches on white plate on counter

    Expert Tips and FAQs

    How long to bake asparagus in the oven?

    Asparagus cooks in about 10 minutes in the oven when the stalks are laid out in a single layer. In this recipe, we are bundling 4-6 asparagus stalks together and wrapping them in bacon (bacon cooks a bit more slowly than asparagus) which is why the cook time called for is 25 minutes with additional broil time at the end!

    Can I cook bacon wrapped asparagus on the grill?

    We haven’t tried it, but yes I think you could! Brush your grill/bbq with oil to keep them from sticking, place your asparagus bundles right on the grill and close the lid. Grill them for 5-8 minutes per side until the bacon slices look crispy and the asparagus is tender.

    Related Recipes

    If you liked this bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe, you’ll also like this air fryer bacon, these bacon-wrapped blue cheese dates, and this air fryer asparagus!

    Also, asparagus pairs nicely with a red meat main course like an oven-baked ribeye steak or grilled venison steak!

    Recipe

    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    Jessica Burgess
    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus: The perfect easy side dish for weeknight dinners or an elegant side dish for a special occasion!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 126 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
    • 6 strips bacon
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f. and line your baking sheet with parchment paper (optional: if you don't have parchment paper you can brush your baking sheet with olive oil to keep bacon from sticking.
    • Wash your asparagus stalks & lightly dry them. Break off the ends, or cut 1” off the bottom (you do this to remove the woody ends of the asparagus). Divide asparagus into groups of 4-6. The number of spears you have will just depend on how big the individual spears of asparagus are.
    • Wrap one slice of bacon around 4-6 asparagus stalks, folding the end of the bacon wrap under the asparagus. Place bundles on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining asparagus and bacon slices.
    • Mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, & black pepper in a small bowl, and warm up for 15-20 seconds in the microwave. This will make it easier to stir together. 
    • Remove your sauce mixture from the microwave and stir together. Drizzle the sauce mixture over your bacon wrapped bundle of asparagus.
    • Place your baking sheet of bacon asparagus into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. 
    • Lastly, set your oven to broil and broil your bacon and asparagus for 3 minutes (be sure to watch closely so your food doesn't burn). This will help to create a nice, crispy bacon strip.
    • Remove from the oven, being careful not to burn yourself on the bacon grease, serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    STORAGE: Store your bacon wrapped asparagus in an airtight container in the fridge once cooled and they will stay fresh for 4-5 days. To reheat them, place them back on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook in a 400 F oven until warmed through.
    These ingredients don’t stand up well to freezing.
    SUBSTITUTIONS:
    • Bacon – if you don’t eat pork, try using turkey or chicken bacon as an easy bacon replacement! Simply replace the 6 slices bacon called for in the recipe with turkey or chicken bacon and prepare the recipe as directed (you may need to add a minute or two to the broiling step to ensure your turkey or chicken bacon crisps up).
    • Gluten-free – regular soy sauce is not gluten-free, but don’t worry! If you follow a strictly gluten free lifestyle, look for a gluten-free soy sauce that uses rice instead of wheat (you should be able to find it in most grocery stores).
    NOTE: this is a great side dish for those looking to follow a low carb diet!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 581IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords asparagus, bacon, easy appetizer recipe, maple syrup
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    1. Katie says

      December 01, 2022 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      Such a great side to so many mains! Love flavors in this one!

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    2. Sharina says

      December 01, 2022 at 8:33 am

      5 stars
      One of my go-to side dish recipes! Bacon wrapped asparagus si so easy to make that makes every meal so satisfying. Must-try!

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    3. Journa Liz Ramirez says

      December 01, 2022 at 1:10 am

      5 stars
      Wow! This recipe is amazing! I enjoyed making it! It was so easy and my family loves it so much! Highly recommended!

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