Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus – the easy side dish

This is for the ones that “don’t have time” or for the ones that want something different. It’s really easy!

Ingredients:

• Fresh asparagus spears
• Bacon slices (1 slice per asparagus spear)
• Olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears and drizzle them with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Take one slice of bacon and wrap it around each asparagus spear, starting from the bottom and working your way up.
• Place the bacon-wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
• Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the bacon-wrapped asparagus before serving.

It’s a perfect side dish.