Ingredients:

• 1 lb. asparagus spears, washed and trimmed
• 8-10 slices of bacon
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
3. Wrap each asparagus spear with a slice of bacon, starting at the bottom and spiraling up to the top.
4. Place the bacon-wrapped spears on the lined baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Use a pastry brush to brush the oil mixture over the bacon-wrapped asparagus spears.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
8. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Tips:

• For an extra crispy bacon, broil the bacon-wrapped asparagus spears for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
• Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top of the bacon-wrapped asparagus spears before baking for an extra flavor kick.
• If you don’t have olive oil, you can use melted butter or vegetable oil instead.
• If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the oil mixture.