Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh asparagus
• 8 to 10 strips bacon

Directions:

1. Wash and trim asparagus spears.
2. Cut bacon strips in half crosswise.
3. Wrap one-half strip bacon around each asparagus spear, leaving tip and end exposed.
4. Lay on a cookie sheet with sides.
5. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bacon is cooked.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.
7. Makes 16 to 20 spears