Ingredients
6 slices bacon, cut into thirds
5 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 garlic clove, minced
Freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
9 asparagus spears, blanched
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 400° and line 1 medium baking sheet with parchment paper.Step 2Cook bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until most of the fat is cooked out, but is not crisp. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel lined plate.Step 3 In a small bowl, combine cream cheese with garlic and season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined.Step 4Assemble bites: Spread about 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese onto each strip of bacon. Place asparagus in the center and roll bacon until bacon ends meet. Once all bites are made, place on prepared baking sheet and bake 5 minutes, until bacon is crisp and cream cheese is warmed through. Serve.
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