Appetizers – Grilled Asparagus with Bacon

Grilled Asparagus appetizers can be served as Spanish tapas for a Spanish theme party, or any theme party like a Super Bowl Football party or Wine Tasting Party. This dish only require a few ingredients, is simple to make and best of all, it can be made ahead of time. Just pop into the oven for 6 minutes while guests are arriving or right before you are ready to eat.

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Grilled Asparagus with Bacon Ingredients

12 Asparagus spears
6 slices of bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
pepper

Temperature

Oven: 375 degrees F.

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Grilled Asparagus with Bacon Directions

Bacon wrapped asparagus out of the oven on aluminum foil

Step 1. Preheat the grill to 375 F. Cut each bacon in half and wrap one half around each of the asparagus spears.

Step 2. Brush the bacon and asparagus lightly with oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 3. Place on the grill rack and bake for 10 minutes. Turn oven to lo broil and grill for about 4 minutes until brown. Serve immediately.

Tip: When you purchase asparagus and bring them home, stand them upright in about 1/2 inch of water in a tall container. Store in the fridge upright in the container.

Tip: Before preparing your dish, make a fresh cut about 1/4 inch from the bottom.

Health Trivia: Asparagus is low in calories, contains no cholesterol and is healthy option for a party food since it is low in sodium and is loaded with fiber. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, rutin, niacin, folic acid, iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese and selenium. Source.