ITALIAN BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

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A great friend of mine introduced me to this recipe and this is the only way my kids will eat their asparagus now. Didn't see it on here, so thought I should share:-)

Provided by Daydasa

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 2 bundles, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb fresh asparagus, bottoms removed
8 ounces Italian salad dressing, I use Kraft Zesty Italian
1 lb bacon, about 10 to 12 slices

Steps:

  • Cut 1 to 2 inches off bottom of asparagus spears.
  • Place in gallon sized zip top plastic bag.
  • Pour 8 ozs Italian Salad Dressing in bag with asparagus.
  • Marinate for at least 1 hour in refrigerator.
  • When ready, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Wrap 3 asparagus stalks with 1 slice of bacon.
  • Place on foil lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes on 400 degrees until bacon crisp up. May have to turn over half way through cooking time.
  • Remove from pan to cool slightly.
  • I usually get around 10 to 12 bundles.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.1, Fat 53.9, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 1508.5, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 12.7

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