By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 4, 2019
I love an easy and semi-healthy appetizer. This bacon wrapped asparagus ticks both boxes! Served simply with bottled Dijon mustard, it’s my go-to 3-ingredient appetizer. It takes 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook, which makes it so easy to throw together at the last minute when guests are arriving. Plus, everyone I know loves bacon, and it even gets my kids to eat their veggies!
I feel like I’m in the small minority of people who actually likes asparagus, but this bacon wrapped asparagus has converted a lot of my friends and family into believers. When my kids smelled these tasty spears cooking in the oven, they actually asked to try them, and to my surprise, they loved them and asked for seconds! This easy bacon wrapped asparagus is one of my favorite apps of all time!
What’s in This Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe?
- Asparagus : Thick-sized spears work much, much better than the thin ones.
- Bacon : Thin-sliced pepper bacon is my favorite choice for this recipe.
- Mustard: Dijon mustard has a rich flavor that pairs so well with the asparagus and bacon.
Tips for Success
- Use thick asparagus and trim off the woody ends.
- Wrap the bacon tightly around the asparagus so that it’s secure and doesn’t become unraveled.
- Bake in a preheated oven for the best results.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover bacon wrapped asparagus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through and crispy.
Serving Suggestions
This bacon wrapped asparagus is the perfect finger food that can simply be served alongside Dijon mustard for dipping. Serve it alongside your other favorite canapés like shrimp and grits appetizer cups or crockpot kielbasa sausage bites . Or serve it with bacon wrapped chicken breast for an extra bacon-y dinner!
5-Star Review
“My bacon loving children loved this recipe! Thanks!” -Pam Dana
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- ▢ 12 medium-thick size spears asparagus thin spears don’t work here
- ▢ 6 slices thin-sliced pepper-bacon halved
- ▢ 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray both sides of a wire, cooking rack with nonstick spray and place the rack over the baking sheet.
- Trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears, cutting so the spears are the same length. If the asparagus has tough outer skin, peel the spears starting halfway down and to the end. (Most asparagus doesn’t need to be peeled.) 12 medium-thick size spears asparagus
- Tightly wrap each asparagus spear with ½ slice of bacon and place the spears on the prepared wire rack set over the baking sheet. 6 slices thin-sliced pepper-bacon
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Rotate the pan, flip the bacon-wrapped spears over, and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the bacon has crisped. If needed, set the oven to broil and broil for 1 minute. Watch closely.
- Transfer to a cooling rack and cool to touch. Serve with mustard as dipping sauce. 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Step by Step
Prep and Preheat: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray both sides of a wire, cooking rack with nonstick spray and place the rack over the baking sheet.
Trim the Asparagus: Trim the tough ends off 12 medium-thick asparagus spears, cutting so the spears are the same length. If the asparagus has tough outer skin, peel the spears starting halfway down and to the end. (Most asparagus doesn’t need to be peeled.)
Wrap the Asparagus: Tightly wrap each asparagus spear with ½ slice of pepper bacon (using 6 slices total) and place the spears on the prepared wire rack set over the baking sheet.
Bake the Asparagus: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Rotate the pan, flip the bacon-wrapped spears over, and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the bacon has crisped. If needed, set the oven to broil and broil for 1 minute. Watch closely. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool to touch. Serve with 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard as dipping sauce.
More Bacon Wrapped Appetizers to Try
Bacon Wrapped Crackers
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots Recipe (Sweet and Spicy!)
There’s no need to soak the asparagus before cooking it!
You just need to trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears and so that the spears are the same length. If the asparagus has tough outer skin, peel the spears starting halfway down and to the end. (Most asparagus doesn’t need to be peeled.). Don’t get rid of the woody stems by bending them til they snap – you can lose a lot of the good parts of the vegetable this way.
If your asparagus spears are uneven thicknesses or the bacon is too thick, they may turn out soggy.
Here’s the good news for those following a low-carb diet or on keto – there’s only 1g of carbs in three of these bacon-wrapped asparagus! Less than 150 calories too and they have no added sugar so they are great for people following many diets.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 12 medium-thick size spears asparagus thin spears don’t work here
- 6 slices thin-sliced pepper-bacon halved
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray both sides of a wire, cooking rack with nonstick spray and place the rack over the baking sheet.
- Trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears, cutting so the spears are the same length. If the asparagus has tough outer skin, peel the spears starting halfway down and to the end. (Most asparagus doesn’t need to be peeled.) 12 medium-thick size spears asparagus
- Tightly wrap each asparagus spear with ½ slice of bacon and place the spears on the prepared wire rack set over the baking sheet. 6 slices thin-sliced pepper-bacon
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Rotate the pan, flip the bacon-wrapped spears over, and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the bacon has crisped. If needed, set the oven to broil and broil for 1 minute. Watch closely.
- Transfer to a cooling rack and cool to touch. Serve with mustard as dipping sauce. 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
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CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
