Bacon and Puff Pastry Wrapped Asparagus

A delicious appetizer of asparagus wrapped in puff pastry and bacon, baked until golden and served with a spicy mustard sauce.

August 3, 2025

Ingredients

• 1 packet puff pastry, defrosted
• 12 spears asparagus, ends snapped
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, halved lengthwise
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp spicy mustard
• 1 tsp chili sauce (e.g., sriracha)

Instructions

1. Prepare the puff pastry: Defrost the puff pastry and slice it into thin strips, like “spaghetti”.
2. Prep the asparagus: Snap the woody ends off each asparagus spear.
3. Wrap with pastry: Spiral-wrap a strip of puff pastry around each asparagus spear.
4. Prep the bacon: Slice each thick-cut bacon strip lengthwise to make thinner strips.
5. Wrap with bacon: Wrap a bacon strip over the puff pastry-covered asparagus, again in a spiral.
6. Prepare to bake: Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place the wrapped asparagus spears on the tray.
7. Season and egg wash: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with black pepper.
8. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
9. Make the dipping sauce: Mix spicy mustard and chili sauce together in a small bowl.
10. Serve: Serve hot with the spicy mustard sauce on the side.

Notes

Perfect as a Thanksgiving or holiday appetizer. The bacon adds saltiness, so additional salt isn’t necessary.