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A white platter displays bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles drizzled with honey glaze. A small bowl of honey with a dipper and two vintage serving spoons rest nearby on the tiled surface.
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Honey Pecan Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Make crispy bacon-wrapped asparagus in the oven with a buttery honey-pecan glaze that caramelizes into pure magic. 🥓💚 It’s the perfect blend of salty, sweet, and savory - easy enough for weeknight dinners yet fancy enough for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Ready in about 30 minutes, this simple side (or appetizer!) brings steakhouse flavor to any meal.
Course Appetizers, Sides
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 bundles
Calories 216kcal
Author Michele Feuerborn

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare The Asparagus

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Rinse the asparagus under cool water and trim the tough ends.
    Bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles and chopped spears sit on a wooden cutting board with a knife, ready for prepping on a white tiled surface.
  • Divide the asparagus into bundles of 3 to 4 spears each.

Wrap with Bacon

  • Wrap a slice of bacon around each asparagus bundle, starting from the bottom and spiraling upwards. Ensure the bacon overlaps slightly to secure the bundle.
    Three raw bacon strips sit on a wooden cutting board alongside several bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles. The neatly wrapped Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus rests on the board, which is placed atop a white tiled surface.
  • Place the bundles seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased baking dish.
    A baking tray with Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus bundles arranged in neat rows on a wire rack, ready to be cooked. The tray sits on a white tiled surface.

Prepare The Honey Pecan Glaze

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the honey, chopped pecans, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
    Two side-by-side images show a mixing bowl with chopped pecans, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and syrup on the left. On the right, the mixture is melted and combined—perfect for drizzling over bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles. A spoon is in both bowls.

Glaze and Season

  • Line a pan with tinfoil or place a cooling rack on a large cookie sheet. Place the bundles on the pan.
  • Brush the honey pecan glaze generously over each bacon-wrapped asparagus bundle.
    Bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles are arranged on a wire rack over a baking pan. A hand uses a brush to apply sauce from a small bowl to the Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus before baking.

Bake

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
    Freshly cooked bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles are arranged in neat rows on a wire rack over a baking sheet, showcased on a tiled surface.
  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the bundles for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • Remove from the oven and let the bundles rest for a few minutes.

Serve

  • Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.
    A platter of bacon-wrapped asparagus bundles sits on a white tiled surface, accompanied by a honey dipper in a small bowl, a dish of chopped pecans, two vintage spoons, and a floral napkin.

Notes

Choose Thick Asparagus: Select medium-thick asparagus spears to ensure they cook through without becoming mushy while the bacon crisps.

Use Thin-Cut Bacon: Thin-cut bacon wraps more easily and crisps up better without overcooking the asparagus.

Par-Cook the Bacon: If your bacon is too thick, slightly cook the bacon before wrapping to give it a head start. This way, it crisps up nicely without the asparagus becoming overcooked.

Trim the Asparagus: Cut off the tough, woody ends to ensure tender bites.

Wrap Tightly: Secure the bacon around the asparagus bundles to prevent unraveling during cooking. Toothpicks can help hold the bacon in place.

Season the Asparagus: Lightly season the asparagus with salt and pepper before wrapping. Bacon is salty, so go easy on the salt.

Glaze at the Right Time: Brush the honey pecan glaze on during the last 5-7 minutes of baking to prevent burning.

Use a Wire Rack: Place the bundles on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow the bacon to crisp on all sides.

Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Leave space between bundles for even cooking and proper crisping.

Serve Warm: The glaze will set slightly as it cools, so serve the bundles warm for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 701IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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