Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles with Cream Cheese

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Tender asparagus spears wrapped in smoky bacon and stuffed with a creamy herb cheese filling, baked until crisp and golden for a perfect keto appetizer or side dish. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs asparagus spears, bacon slices, cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 4 oz softened cream cheese with 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Divide 16 trimmed asparagus spears into 8 bundles of 2 spears each.
  4. Step 4: Spread about 1 tsp of the cream cheese mixture along each bacon half-slice (8 slices halved lengthwise).
  5. Step 5: Wrap each asparagus bundle tightly with one cream cheese-coated bacon strip, making sure to cover the spears evenly.
  6. Step 6: Place the bundles seam side down on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let cool for 3 minutes before serving warm.

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