Asparagus bundles wrapped in crisp-tender bacon in a buttery brown sugar glaze – grilled or baked! Can be prepped in advance!
4.5 stars (2 ratings)
Ingredients
½cupunsalted butter, melted
¼cupbrown sugar, packed
3clovesgarlic, minced
2teaspoonsreduced sodium soy sauce
1teaspoonSriracha, optional
2poundsasparagus spears, trimmed
2tablespoonsolive oil
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6slicesbacon
1teaspoonsesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce and Sriracha, if using; set aside.
Lightly coat asparagus with olive oil; season with pepper, to taste.
Divide asparagus into 6 bundles, wrapping each bundle with a slice of bacon to secure the spears together.
Place asparagus bundles in a single layer into the prepared baking dish. Top with butter mixture.
Place into oven and bake until bacon is crisp and asparagus are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
To grill, place asparagus bundles on a hot grill over medium high heat. Cover and cook until bacon is crisp and asparagus are tender, about 10-12 minutes.