Bacon Asparagus Pastry Twists
A few nights ago, I was in the mood for some new recipes, especially since my family and I were hosting guests. After a bit of searching, I stumbled upon an article for making a Three Course Tuscan Dinner and decided to try my hand at the appetizer and main course. Since I’m not a huge fan of bacon, I did a few of these without bacon, just with the pastry wrap, which I think was equally delicious. If you’re looking for a fresh recipe to try with some asparagus, I highly recommend this one. You won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6-8 slices bacon, halved lengthwise
- 12-16 asparagus spears
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Slice the pastry sheet into 1/4″ to 1/2″ strips.
- Wrap a strip of bacon around each asparagus spear in a spiral.
- Wrap a strip of puff pastry around each asparagus spear, looping between the bacon spiral.
- Place wrapped asparagus on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush each with the egg wash, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Notes
One thing to note is that the pastry might be a bit dry, so don’t be afraid to serve the dish topped with (or a side of) some herbed cream cheese or something of the sort, just to give some extra moisture. Also, depending on how you like your bacon, you can par-cook it before wrapping it around the asparagus, as just baking the raw bacon might result in it being too undercooked for some people. Other than that, it’s a pretty straightforward recipe that’s sure to please your palate.
Bon Appétit!
