Keto Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles (Printable)

Tender asparagus bundles wrapped in crispy bacon, finished with melted Parmesan for a delicious low-carb side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed

→ Meats

02 - 8 slices bacon, thin-cut

→ Dairy

03 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Oils & Seasonings

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide trimmed asparagus into 8 equal bundles.
03 - Drizzle asparagus with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Wrap one slice of bacon snugly around each asparagus bundle, overlapping slightly. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in oven for 18 to 20 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle each bundle with Parmesan cheese, and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
07 - Transfer bundles to serving plate and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough to serve guests but takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • The bacon crisps up while the asparagus steams inside, creating this perfect contrast that makes your mouth happy.
  • Keto-friendly means you're not wrestling with guilt or complicated substitutions.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—bacon grease and direct oven heat create a sticky situation if you don't, and you'll lose the crispy texture you're after.
  • If your asparagus spears are particularly thick, give them a head start in the oven for 5 minutes before wrapping them in bacon, so they'll be tender without the bacon drying out.
03 -
  • If you want absolutely crispy bacon, finish the bundles under the broiler for an extra 1 to 2 minutes after the cheese has melted—just watch it constantly because broilers turn things from golden to burnt in about 30 seconds.
  • Buy the thinnest bacon you can find, usually labeled as thin-cut or deli-style, because it wraps easily and cooks evenly without requiring you to weave it like a puzzle.
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