Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

By mangia_g2

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed
• olive oil
• black pepper
• 4 slices center cut bacon or pancetta
• chopped chives, optional

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400.

Lightly coat asparagus spears in olive oil. Season with black pepper. Divide total number of spears by four. Gather that number of spears and use a slice of bacon to wrap the bundle and secure spears together. Repeat. Place in slotted broiler pan and bake 12 minutes.