Crispy Beef Bacon Asparagus (Printable)
Tender asparagus bundles wrapped in smoky beef bacon, roasted until crispy and flavorful.
# What You 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
# How-To:
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 serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tender asparagus and crispy beef bacon creates that perfect smoky savory contrast everyone craves
- These bundles look fancy but take less than 40 minutes from start to finish
02 -
- Dry asparagus is crucial because any moisture will steam instead of roast giving you soggy rather than crispy results
- Broiling for just one or two minutes at the end creates that restaurant quality crunch on the bacon
03 -
- Choose asparagus spears that are similar in thickness so they finish cooking at the same time
- Using parchment paper instead of foil prevents the bacon from sticking and makes cleanup effortless