Bacon Asparagus Pastry Twists

By gMinor

A really savory take on asparagus. The kids even liked it until I told them what it was.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 6-8 slices bacon
• 12-15 asparagus spears
• Boursin garlic & herb spread (this can be omitted)
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt
• Pepper

Details

Adapted from buzzfeed.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
2. Slice the puff pastry into 1-centimeter strips.
3. Slice the bacon in half lengthwise into thin strips.
4. Cover spears with Boursin spread
5. Wrap a strip of bacon around an asparagus spear in a spiral.
6. Wrap a strip of puff pastry around the asparagus, looping it in between the bacon spiral.
7. Repeat with the rest of the asparagus.
8. Place the wrapped spears on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
9. Brush them with egg wash, then sprinkle a pinch of salt & pepper on top.
10. Bake for 18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.