Bacon and Biscuit-Wrapped Asparagus
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:30
- Calories per serving:180
Bacon and Biscuit-Wrapped Asparagus
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:30
- Calories per serving:180
Garlic and Cheddar biscuit strips and bacon are wrapped around asparagus spears for a delightfully flavorful and beautiful bundle of yum!
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Garlic & Cheddar Mini Frozen Dough Biscuit, 1.2 oz (06331) | 1 lb 2.00 oz | 15 each |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Rice flour | 3 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Asparagus, trimmed | 2 lb 12.00 oz | 90 each |
| Bacon slices, thick-cut, halved, raw | 1 lb 14.00 oz | 15 each |
Finishing
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic aioli, prepared | 10 oz | 1 1/4 cups |
| Parmesan cheese, shaved | 2.50 oz | 2/3 cup |
Instructions
- Prep
- Thaw biscuit pucks, covered, either at room temperature 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerated overnight.
- Assembly
Cut thawed biscuits in half crosswise.
Add rice flour to a medium bowl.
Dust each biscuit piece into the flour, then stretch or roll to make a 2x1-inch strip.
Line up 3 asparagus spears; starting 1 inch from bottom, wrap biscuit strip around, pressing to adhere.
Wrap 1 halved slice of raw bacon around the bundle, leaving some of the biscuit uncovered; secure bacon with toothpick.
Fry each bundle in oil preheated to 350°F approx. 2-4 minutes or until asparagus is tender, biscuit is cooked through and bacon is golden brown.
- Finishing
Serve as shared portions for 3 using 2 Tbsp garlic aioli spread on serving plate.
Top with 3 asparagus bundles and 1 Tbsp of Parmesan cheese; serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Choose thicker asparagus spears for ease of handling.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories180
- Total Fat13g
- Protein6g
- Total Carbohydrate11g
- Sugars1g
Servings: 30
Serving Size: 1 asparagus bundle
Amount Per Serving Calories : 180
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3&½g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 6g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable ½,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat ½,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ¼c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1
