Each person can enjoy their own little mummy wrapped bundle of fresh asparagus with this recipe. Drizzle creamy Hollandaise sauce over the top and sprinkle with a little grated lemon peel.
1 lb. medium asparagus
1 T. olive oil
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 slices bacon
Hollandaise sauce (see recipe)
Hollandaise sauce:
1/2 c. butter
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 c. whipping cream
2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 t. dry mustard
1/4 t. salt
2 - 3 drops hot pepper sauce
grated lemon peel
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a jellyroll pan with aluminum foil and preheat the pan for a little bit.
Rinse, pat dry and trim asparagus spears to 6 inches. Lightly brush asparagus with olive
oil; season with pepper. Wrap 1 slice of bacon mummy-style around 4 - 5
asparagus spears, leaving tips exposed. Place wrapped bundles on the prepared jellyroll pan.
Bake until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender, about 25 minutes.
Place on serving platter; drizzle Hollandaise over top. Garnish with lemon peel.
6 servings
Hollandaise sauce:
Place butter in a 2 cup glass measure. Microwave on High until butter is melted, about 45 seconds. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until smooth. Whisk egg mixture into the melted butter. Microwave
on Medium 50% power, whisking every 30 seconds until mixture is thickened and smooth, about 90 seconds.
Serve immediately on asparagus.
Makes about 1 cup