Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan (Printable)

Crispy bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles topped with melted Parmesan cheese. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

→ Meats

02 - 8 slices bacon, thin-cut

→ Dairy

03 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Oils and Seasonings

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide trimmed asparagus into 8 equal bundles.
03 - Drizzle asparagus bundles with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Wrap one slice of bacon snugly around each asparagus bundle, overlapping slightly. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in oven for 18 to 20 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle each bundle with Parmesan cheese, and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
07 - Transfer bundles to serving platter and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's so easy you can make it while chatting with guests, yet it looks like you spent actual time in the kitchen.
  • The combination of crispy bacon and tender asparagus with melted Parmesan feels indulgent without any guilt on keto.
  • It solves the eternal problem of what to serve alongside grilled meat when you're tired of the usual sides.
02 -
  • If your bundles are too loose, the bacon will slide off during roasting—wrap it snugly enough that it stays put but not so tight that you squeeze all the liquid out of the asparagus.
  • Thin-cut bacon is genuinely worth hunting for because regular bacon thickness often leaves the asparagus overcooked by the time the bacon crisps.
03 -
  • If you want an extra-crispy bacon finish, broil the bundles for an additional 1–2 minutes after removing them from the oven—watch carefully because broilers can go from golden to burnt in a blink.
  • These bundles pair unexpectedly well with dry white wine or as a sophisticated side to grilled steak, and they're light enough that guests never feel weighed down.
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