Thursday January 13, 2011
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
- 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
Posted by terry dagrosa at 11:11AM on January 13 in
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I make mine with garlic. Just spread minced garlic on the bacon and wrap away. A man-pleaser!
Hi and thank you for sharing that... it sounds even better prepared that way! Can't wait to try it
Food always tastes better with bacon. Can't wait to try this. What a clever and cool idea for asparagus.
You got that right : ) Even kids love asparagus when its wrapped in bacon!
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