Grilled Bacon Wrapped Italian Asparagus
Elevate your next barbecue with Grilled Bacon Wrapped Italian Asparagus, a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines smoky, crispy bacon with tender, flavorful asparagus. Infused with a harmonious blend of olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, each spear is perfectly seasoned before being elegantly wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection. The result? A tantalizing balance of savory, smoky, and herbaceous flavors in every bite. Ideal as a side dish, appetizer, or snack, this recipe is quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes to cook—and makes for an irresistible addition to any gathering. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or craving a gourmet snack, these bacon-wrapped bundles are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- 16 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium heat, approximately 375°F (190°C). If using wooden skewers to secure the bacon, soak them in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
Wash and trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears.
In a bowl, drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat the asparagus.
Lay each slice of bacon flat. Wrap one slice of bacon around 1-2 spears of asparagus, starting at the base and spiraling up towards the tip. Secure the bacon with a soaked skewer or tuck the end under the wrapped layers.
Place the bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles on the preheated grill, seam-side down if not using skewers. Grill for 8-10 minutes on each side, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
Carefully remove from the grill and allow the bundles to cool for 2-3 minutes. Serve warm as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.6 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 3343 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1595 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
