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Maple Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 14
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This untraditional appetizer will have party guests rejoicing! It's an scrumptious veggie option to offer among the usual bready choices. It also makes a fun side dish to a holiday feast.
Updated Oct 25, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 14 to 16 fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage leaves, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package (16 oz) bacon
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup

Steps

  • 1
    Set oven control to broil. Line broiler pan and broiler pan rack with foil; cut slits in foil on rack.
  • 2
    Snap off tough bottom ends of asparagus. In pie plate, mix brown sugar, sage and pepper. Dip bacon strips in mixture, turning to coat both sides. Wrap bacon slice around each asparagus spear.
  • 3
    Place asparagus on broiler pan with tips toward center. Broil with tops 6 inches from heat 13 to 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning and brushing with syrup halfway through baking.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Use the same amount of spears as slices of bacon. Depending on which brand you purchase, you will have 14 to 16 slices per pound of bacon.
  • tip 2
    If you like, try smoked bacon (such as applewood or mesquite) or if you like a little extra heat, peppered bacon.

Nutrition

120 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 18g Total Carbohydrate, 17g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat
3g
5%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
160mg
7%
Potassium
105mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
17g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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