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bacon-wrapped grilled asparagus

(4 RATINGS)
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DMatthews22 avatar
Knoxville, TN
Updated on Jun 25, 2026

Love this! It's a little time-consuming because the asparagus has to be cooked slowly and turned carefully so the bacon doesn't fall off, but it's sooo worth it.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These bacon-wrapped grilled asparagus are a simple, tasty recipe your friends and family will enjoy during the summer. They could be an appetizer or a side dish. Once grilled, the asparagus softens and has its woodsy flavor. Paired with the crispy, smoky, and salty bacon, they're delightful.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Grill
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus, fresh
  • 1 package thick sliced bacon

How To Make bacon-wrapped grilled asparagus

Test Kitchen Tips
To prevent a grease flare-up, we turned on our two outer burners and left the two inner burners off. We grilled the asparagus over the two burners that were off. But a grill basket could also be used to remove them if needed during a flare-up.
  • Trim the asparagus.
    Step 1
    Trim the ends off the asparagus.
  • Cut bacon in half for smaller asparagus.
    Step 2
    Cut bacon in half lengthwise for smaller asparagus.
  • Spiral the bacon around the asparagus and secure with a toothpick.
    Step 3
    Spiral bacon around each piece of asparagus. Put toothpicks through the bacon and asparagus to help them stay in place.
  • Grill, turning often, until bacon is crisp.
    Step 4
    Grill, turning carefully, until tender. Leave the lid open while grilling.
  • Do not leave unattended in case of flare-ups.
    Step 5
    Do not leave unattended because the bacon fat drippings can catch fire.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 322kcal, carbohydrates: 4g, cholesterol: 49mg, fat: 29g, fiber: 2g, protein: 11g, saturated fat: 10g, sodium: 489mg, sugar: 1g, unsaturated fat: 19g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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