Who doesn’t love bacon? This recipe was submitted to Seduction Meals by George of NYC. Not only is the asparagus greatly enhanced by the enticing flavor of bacon, this recipe is also visually captivating and a wonderful finger food to serve your bacon-loving spouse.
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Rolls
Ingredients:
- about 9 slices of bacon – three slices per bundle of asparagus
- 1 bunch of thin asparagus spears, preferably thin, ends removed
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Blanch asparagus to al dente
- Drain and place on a cutting board or plate to cool down.
- Take 5-6 asparagus spears and wrap the spears from top to bottom in layers of bacon, slightly over wrapping bacon the edges
- Repeat until all vegetables have been wrapped in bacon
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Heat skillet over medium high heat. Add butter and oil. Place asparagus spears in skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, browning bacon to taste
- Turn up heat on the skillet and cook the bacon until crisp, about 2-3 minutes
- Place the asparagus on a cutting board and cut into 1″ rounds from top to bottom
