Keto Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles (Print Version)

Crispy bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles seasoned with garlic and finished with melted Parmesan cheese.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Meats

02 - 8 slices bacon, thin-cut

→ Dairy

03 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Oils & 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide trimmed asparagus into 8 equal bundles.
03 - Drizzle asparagus 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, or 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 - Serve immediately while hot from the oven.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks fancy enough to impress guests but honest enough to admit you made it in under thirty minutes.
  • The bacon renders just crispy enough while the asparagus stays tender underneath, hitting that textural sweet spot that makes your palate happy.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet makes steam trap around the bacon instead of crisping it, so give each bundle breathing room or they'll come out soft and disappointing.
  • If your asparagus spears are unusually thick, cut them in half lengthwise before bundling—thin spears roast through at the exact moment bacon reaches ideal crispness, but thick ones take longer and the bacon burns waiting.
03 -
  • Arrange bundles so they're not touching on the baking sheet—even a half-inch gap changes how the bacon crisps and prevents them from steaming themselves into submission.
  • Grate your Parmesan while the bundles are still roasting so it's ready to scatter the moment you pull them out, capturing the heat to melt it perfectly.
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