Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Skip the canned soup and try this homemade Green Bean Casserole made with fresh green beans, a from-scratch creamy mushroom sauce, and plenty of crispy onions on top. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy night in!
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus about 20–24 spears, trimmed
- 8 slices bacon regular or thin cut
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: drizzle of balsamic glaze or sprinkle of parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
- Gather 3–4 asparagus spears together and wrap one slice of bacon tightly around each bundle, starting just below the tips and spiraling downward. Place the bundles seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and the asparagus is tender. For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end while watching closely.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Optionally drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving warm.