Keto Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Printable Version)

Tender asparagus bundled in smoky bacon, roasted and finished with Parmesan for a delicious, low-carb side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide trimmed asparagus into 8 equal portions.
03 - Drizzle asparagus bundles with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Wrap one slice of bacon snugly around each asparagus bundle, overlapping slightly. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in preheated 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 melts and turns golden.
07 - Transfer bundles to serving platter and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bacon gets impossibly crispy while the asparagus stays tender underneath, creating this perfect textural contrast that feels indulgent but stays completely keto-friendly.
  • It honestly tastes like you fussed way more than you actually did—great for impressing people or just treating yourself on a random Tuesday.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—bacon releases fat as it cooks, and parchment keeps it from burning onto your baking sheet and making cleanup a nightmare.
  • The Parmesan step only takes a couple of minutes, but it transforms the whole thing from good to unforgettable, so don't rush or skip it.
03 -
  • Trim your asparagus by holding each spear at both ends and bending gently until it snaps naturally at the point where it wants to break—this removes the woody part without waste.
  • If your oven runs hot, start checking the bacon around the 15-minute mark so you don't end up with charred edges and raw centers.
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