Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Name: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1 bunch (about 1 pound) fresh asparagus ends trimmed; 2 tsps olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper ground; 1/2 tsp sea salt grinder

Seasoned to perfection with McCormick® spices and baked until bacon is crispy, these tasty asparagus bundles come together in less than 25 minutes to elevate any meal.

10m

PREP TIME

13m

COOK TIME

72

CALORIES

6

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
1 bunch (about 1 pound) fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Sea Salt Grinder

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 layers of paper towels on microwave-safe plate. Place bacon in single layer on paper towels. Cover with 1 layer of paper towel. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until bacon is partially cooked. Set aside to cool slightly.
2 2. Toss asparagus with oil in large bowl. Sprinkle with garlic powder, black pepper and salt, tossing to coat. Divide asparagus evenly into 8 bundles. Wrap 1 piece of bacon around the center of each asparagus bundle, tucking in ends to secure. Place on foil-lined shallow baking pan.
3 Roast 7 to 10 minutes or until asparagus are tender-crisp and bacon is crispy, turning once.