This Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Oven Recipe is an easy side dish made with just a few simple ingredients. Crispy bacon and tender asparagus bake together in the oven for a dish that’s perfect for weeknights or special meals.
We all like when our kids will eat their veggies. There is nutritional value in vegetables that you simply can’t get anywhere else. With some kids, it’s easier than with others to get them to eat their veggies. Still, there are certain vegetables that many kids won’t even think about touching, let alone eating. Asparagus happens to be one of them!
Well I’ve found a way that my kids will not only eat asparagus but even ask for more or when we’re having it next! I’ll admit it, this is one of the only ways that I like asparagus too! I mean c’mon – everything is better with bacon!
Most oven recipes work best at 400°F. This temperature helps the bacon crisp while the asparagus cooks without getting mushy.
Pre-cooking is not required. Using thin-cut bacon helps it cook fully in the oven at the same time as the asparagus.
Thin-cut bacon works best because it crisps faster and wraps easily around the asparagus without overpowering it.
This recipe is super easy and you really can’t go wrong or screw it up. It’s so easy in fact that there are just a few simple steps to making this delicious crowd pleasing side. You can make as much or as little as you want. The recipe is still the same either way.
Ingredients
- Asparagus stalks
- Bacon
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Oven Recipe
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Group three asparagus stalks together and wrap a slice of bacon around the center.
Place the bundles on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the bacon is crisp.
Serve warm and enjoy!
This is also a pretty good crowd pleaser recipe. You could make a batch in advance and take to a cook out or party.
What other side dishes should I Try?
- Loaded Mini Baked Potato Bites
- Broccoli and Portobello Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole
- Cheese & Broccoli Bake
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Oven Recipe
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- parchment paper or aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 18 asparagus stalks
- 6 slices of bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Bundle 3 asparagus stalks and wrap a slice of bacon around the center.
- Arrange asparagus bundles on the baking sheet, then transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the bacon is done.
- Enjoy!
