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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Italian Asparagus

Recipe #300062 | 20 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 -6 , 12 Bacon wrapped spears (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Chef #822801

Anything is better with bacon, right! This will get everyone excited while you make these outside on the grill. Great with Grilled Steaks or Chicken.

Posted on: Apr 22, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups zesty Italian dressing (I use Kraft)
  • 12 asparagus spear
  • 12 slices bacon (if your bacon is thick, precook for 5 to ten minutes before wrapping)
  • pinches pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 24 toothpick (add a few extra in case the break!)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      PREP.
    2. 2
      Wash then cut the asparagus stalks down a bit (usually 1-2 inches) to remove the tougher parts.
    3. 3
      Put the asparagus into a large ziploc bag and pour the Zesty Italian Dressing over the asparagus. Make sure all of the spears are going the same way. This will make it easier to mix around in the sauce.
    4. 4
      After mincing the garlic (bottled minced garlic works too), put it all onto the asparagus in the bag.
    5. 5
      Roll the dressing and garlic around in the bag and leave in the fridge for at least two hours to 4 hours, longer will let the flavor really get into the asparagus.
    6. 6
      After marinating is done, pull the asparagus out and wrap, the long way, with a bacon strip. Use a toothpick on the top and bottom of the asparagus to keep it on during cooking.
    7. 7
      Drop a couple pinches of pepper to taste on the wrapped spears.
    8. 8
      COOKING - Times depend on thickness of the Asparagus Spear and Bacon.
    9. 9
      With the temp around 350 for 3 to 4 minutes.Cover closed.
    10. 10
      Turn each spear over and resume grilling for another 4 minutes. Closed.
    11. 11
      Move the spears to the top rack and resume cooking for another three to four minutes. Again, with the cover closed.
    12. 12
      SERVING.
    13. 13
      Put it on a plate and eat with your favorite main course. Enjoy!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (207g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 579
    Calories from Fat 501 (86%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 55.7g 85%
    Saturated Fat 14.2g 70%
    Monounsaturated Fat 19.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 14.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 46mg 15%
    Sodium 2030mg 84%
    Potassium 288mg 8%
    Total Carbohydrate 11.8g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3%
    Sugars 7.9g
    Protein 9.4g 18%
    Vitamin A 509mcg 10%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 12%
    Vitamin B12 0.5mcg 7%
    Vitamin C 3mg 6%
    Vitamin E 9mcg 32%
    Calcium 22mg 2%
    Iron 1mg 7%

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