Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

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Oven-roasted bacon-wrapped asparagus is the perfect low carb, Keto and Whole30 appetizer or side dish. Made with just four ingredients, this recipe is deceivingly simple and versatile! Make it for holidays or weeknight dinners alike.

I’ve been sharing the recipe for these bacon wrapped asparagus bundles on my Instagram page since way back in 2015, and it has never gotten old for me! They’ve been a family favorite for so many years, I sometimes forget how excited we were when we first discovered how easy they were to make! And once we started, we never stopped!

I make bacon wrapped asparagus both for holiday dinners and on busy weeknights! Best of all, they’re also Whole30, Paleo, and Keto friendly. We love this recipe so much we call them “Bundles of Joy!” Asparagus is so underrated too — when cooked correctly, it’s so tasty! We love it on these Asian Steak & Asparagus Kebabs.

This dish has a lot of flavor, thanks to smoky bacon and an oven roasted cooking method. Never have boring veggies again!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

Even if you’re not an asparagus fan, I bet you’ll enjoy this tasty recipe:

• It only takes 15 minutes to make bacon wrapped asparagus. That includes prep time and cook time!
• This delicious side dish is Whole30, Keto, and can be paleo if you choose certain types of bacon. It’s a great dish to serve when you need to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
• Make this recipe with just four simple ingredients. No long grocery list needed — just a few things, some of which you may already have on hand!

Ingredients

Here’s a list of the ingredients and tools you need to make the recipe!

• sugar free bacon
• asparagus
• olive oil
• black pepper
• toothpicks

Variations and Substitutions

For a sweet version of this easy side dish, drizzle 1 tablespoon of maple syrup over the cooked bacon wrapped asparagus. Just keep in mind that this would not be a Whole30 or Keto variation.

Make a balsamic glaze for these asparagus by drizzling 1 tablespoon of balsamic reduction over the plated dish.

After the bundles are plated, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of crumbled goat cheese on top. This is so, so good, but it’s important to note that it is not Whole30.

If you’re not worried about sticking to Whole30 or Keto, you can use bacon that isn’t sugar free. And if you’d like to save on some calorie and fat content, you can use turkey bacon!

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

With just five minutes of prep, you can have these on the dinner table in no time. Here’s how to make bacon wrapped asparagus:

Trim the woody stems off the bottom 2 inches of the asparagus, then separate the asparagus into four equal bundles.

Wrap each bundle with a strip of bacon, overlapping as little as possible. Secure the bacon in place with a toothpick if needed!

Lay the bundles on a slotted pan or use a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet, and cover the baking sheet with parchment. This lets the fat drip away from the bacon as it cooks and renders off and makes for super easy cleanup!

Drizzle or spray the bundles lightly with olive oil. This is mostly for the asparagus, so you can focus on the exposed areas of the asparagus. Sprinkle with a little black pepper and bake!

Once the asparagus is tender, it’s ready to go. Serve and enjoy!

Storing Leftovers

Bacon wrapped asparagus is best fresh, but you can still store leftovers!

1. Simply allow the leftovers to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container or plastic bag. Store in the fridge for about 2 days.
2. To freeze, place the bundles on a baking sheet and into the freezer for a few hours. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container.
3. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating. For best results, reheat in the oven until warmed through.