Comfort Food Bacon‑Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Ingredients

• 12 bacon strips
• 12 asparagus spears
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F).

2. 2

   Trim the woody ends off the asparagus.

3. 3

   Wrap each asparagus spear with a half strip of bacon, securing with a toothpick.

4. 4

   Place bundles on a parchment‑lined baking sheet.

5. 5

   Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Bake for 20‑25 minutes, until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.

7. 7

   Remove toothpicks and serve warm.