Food Network: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed 4 to 5 inches
long tips
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
A few grinds black pepper
4 slices center cut bacon or pancetta
Chopped chives or scallions, optional garnish

Instructions
Preheat oven, if using, to 400 degrees F.

Lightly coat asparagus spears in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the asparagus with

black pepper. Take a quick count of the spear tips. Divide the total number by
four. Gather that number of spears and use a slice of bacon to wrap the bundle and
secure the spears together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

To grill, place bundles on hot grill and cover. Cook 10 to 12 minutes until bacon
is crisp and asparagus bundles are tender.

For oven preparation, place bundles on slotted broiler pan. Bake 12 minutes.