Fun and fancyBaked Bacon Wrapped Asparagusmade with only 2 ingredients and just a few minutes of prep time. A quick and easy side dish that will not disappoint.

Easy Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus | Delicious Asparagus Recipe

There’s something magical about a little bacon in a dish with tender crisp asparagus. It’s such a great pair that I made you a recipe with just that, asparagus and bacon.

This simple recipe makes a fun side dish to any meal. Asparagus would taste great with thisHoney Chicken Recipemain dish orpork tenderloinmade in the crockpot. I like to serve bacon wrapped asparagus for dinner or serve this alongside your favoritebreakfastdishes for brunch! It’s simple, pretty, and so delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Flavor Combination: The salty, smoky flavor of bacon complements the earthy, slightly sweet taste of asparagus. This combination creates a harmonious blend that appeals to many palates.
Texture Contrast: The crispy texture of bacon contrasts nicely with the tender, slightly crunchy texture of asparagus, making for an enjoyable eating experience.
Visual Appeal: The contrast of the green asparagus wrapped in the reddish-brown bacon makes for an attractive presentation on the plate, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Versatility: This dish can be served as an appetizer, side, or part of a main course, making it a versatile option for various meal occasions, from casual gatherings to more formal dinners.

Recipe Ingredients

Bacon
Asparagus

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Title Image and a platter of Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

How To Make Bacon-wrapped Asparagus

Step #1.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Step #2.Cut the bacon in half lengthwise to make 16 thin strips and lay them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then transfer the bacon to paper towels to cool slightly.

Step #3.Place a wire rack on the baking sheet and wrap each asparagus spear with a piece of the partially cooked bacon. Arrange the wrapped asparagus on the wire rack.

Step #4.Bake for 15-20 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Serve hot.

Recipe FAQs

Do you have to wash asparagus before cooking?

You don’t have to wash anything before cooking, but I’d highly recommend you do. You just never know who has touched that asparagus before you. Washing fruits and vegetables before cooking with them or eating them is always a good idea. I wash asparagus right when I get home and then I store it like this: How to Store Fresh Asparagus. It’s my favorite trip to keep fresh asparagus good for over a week in the fridge. You’ll never store it another way!

How do you trim asparagus?

Just take the end of the asparagus in both hands and bend it until the end snaps off. That’s where the woody part ends and the tender asparagus begins. Line up the asparagus that you just snapped with the others and use a knife to trip the ends to match.

What are other good asparagus recipes?

Here are some of my favorite that taste delicious and incorporate asparagus: How to Make Sautéed Asparagus and Sausage Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto

Expert Tips

Precooking the bacon for 5 minutes helps to make sure the bacon gets crispyand the asparagus doesn’t overcook. It’s an extra step but the results are worth it.
Cooking the bacon-wrapped asparagus ontop of a wire rack helps it to crisp upon all sides more quickly.
Feel free to make these into asparagus bundles by wrapping 5-6 spears in one whole piece of bacon and cooking the same amount of time. That’s a fun way to get a full serving of the vegetable in one little bundle.It looks great on a plate.
You can add a little salt and pepper to taste, but I have foundyou don’t generally need it.