With only 5 ingredients, this Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze is a simple appetizer, elegant enough for special occasions like Easter dinner and easy enough for weeknights.
Servings : 4Servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
FOR THE ASPARAGUS AND BACON
1poundasparagusends trimmed
olive oil cooking spray
kosher saltto taste
8slicesbaconcut in half
Fresh ground black peppercorns
FOR THE BALSAMIC GLAZE
1tablespoonlight brown sugar
2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and top with a cooling rack.
Spray prepared asparagus with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt.
Wrap a slice of bacon around each asparagus spear in a spiral.
Transfer to prepared baking sheet, and set on top of the cooling rack. Set aside.
FOR THE BALSAMIC GLAZE
In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and balsamic; mix until combined.
Brush each bacon wrapped asparagus with prepared glaze and season with pepper.
Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and asparagus is tender.
Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
You can also grill bacon-wrapped asparagus! To grill, place the bacon wrapped asparagus on hot grill and cover. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.