Calories: 24 Fat: 16g Carbs: 2g Protein: 1g
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
36 asparagus spears (3 per person), cleaned with
woody sections removed
1 pound bacon slices
1 cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese
Cooking spray
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
For the optional dipping sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray oil onto a
roasting pan. Brush or spray the asparagus with olive
oil and season with garlic salt and pepper.
2. Bundle the asparagus spears in threes; wrap each
bundle with one slice of bacon. Roll each bundle in
the grated cheese. Lay seam-side-down in the
prepared pan. Do not let the bundles touch or the
bacon will not cook properly.
3. Bake for 25 minutes or until tender; turn the bundles
over midway through the cooking time. Increase the
oven temperature to broil; cook for another 3 minutes
or until the bacon is crispy.
4. Serve warm with the dipping sauce, if using.
5. Prepare the sauce: With a whisk, combine all the
sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy. Serve
with the asparagus bundles.
