Asparagus Wrapped In Bacon

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb asparagus (washed)
• extra virgin olive oil
• 6 slices bacon
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 cut 1/2 inch to 1 inch off the end of the asparagus.
• 2 the asparagus should be at least 4 to 5 inches long.
• 3 toss the asparagus with olive oil- just enough to lightly coat and add a touch of salt and pepper (optional).
• 4 separate into bundles (approx. 4 to each bundle) and starting at bottom of asparagus bundle, wrap with 1 slice of uncooked bacon.
• 5 repeat with the rest.
• 6 place on broiling pan and bake at 500 degrees for 5 minutes, turn them over and bake another 5 minutes.
• 7 reduce oven to 350 degrees and bake for 15- 20 minutes.