Rachael Ray Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ pounds asparagus spears, trimmed 4 to 5 inches long tips
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • 250g bacon (I used beef bacon)
  • A few grinds black pepper and salt
  • Chopped chives or scallions for garnishing
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven, to 400 degrees F.
  2. You can grill these too.
  3. Lightly coat asparagus spears in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the asparagus with black pepper and salt.
  4. Gather 2-3 asparagus (depending on the size) and use a slice of bacon to wrap the bundle and secure the spears together.
  5. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  6. Bake/grill the asparagus for about 12 minutes until the bacon is crisp and asparagus bundles are tender.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/rachael-ray-bacon-wrapped-asparagus/