Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

While asparagus season is here, keep this recipe near. Its a pretty and impressive side perfect for brunch or dinnermaybe alongside a steak And its a godsend when entertaining, since its made with only five ingredients, a single pan and the simplest of techniques. The trick is wrapping bundles of asparagus, instead of individual stalks. As the bundles bake, the bacon drippings infuse the stalks with smoky flavor and transform this sometimes-woody vegetable into a silky smooth and meltingly tender masterpiece which, in our experience, no one can resist.