Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Today we'll do something a little different from the norm at Six-Seven-Eight. This is a dinner that's quick, easy, doesn't require any special setup or ingredients, but is still really amazingly good. Today we make bacon wrapped asparagus!

This is great as a main course for a dinner or as a fast lunch if you happen to have the ingredients on hand. Putting this together is simplicity itself - bundle together two or three spears of asparagus (be sure to cut off the woody stems first) and wrap a piece of bacon around it.

You don't need any oil or butter (the bacon produces plenty of grease on its own), and for seasoning, just put on a dash of salt and pepper.

Toss these bundles of awesome in the oven and about a half hour later you get this pan of bacon wrapped love:

It looks great, it smells great, and it of course tastes great. There's a balance of crispy and soft from both the asparagus and the bacon.

Serve up two or three bundles with a side salad loaded with fruits and veggies for a fast meal that won't disappoint and is a fun change of pace from the usual dinner options.