Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

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My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling asparagus for a side dish.  I serve these bacon-wrapped spears with grilled meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal.

             Patricia Kitts                                                                      Dickinson, Texas

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

1/8 tsp. pepper

5 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

 

Place asparagus on a sheet of waxed paper; coat with cooking spray.   Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat.  Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks.

Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp.  Discard toothpick.       2-3 servings

 

(Recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)