Cheesy Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto
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Cheesy Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto
Description
Cheesy Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto starts by preparing two baking sheets. Prosciutto slices are spread out on one sheet and baked until they crisp without overlapping. Meanwhile, trimmed asparagus is tossed with olive oil, garlic salt, and freshly ground pepper, ensuring each spear is coated. Both sheets are placed in the oven; the prosciutto crisps while the asparagus softens. After the asparagus bakes for about 12 minutes, mozzarella cheese is sprinkled over the tops, keeping the tips exposed to avoid burning. The oven temperature is increased to 450°F to melt and slightly brown the cheese, adding a golden crust. The crispy prosciutto is cooled and crumbled over the cheesy asparagus, providing a contrast between the tender vegetable, gooey cheese, and crunchy cured meat.
This side pairs well with roasted meats or as part of a light meal. Its combination of textures and mellow garlic seasoning highlights the natural sweetness of fresh asparagus elevated by salty prosciutto and melty cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus ends trimmed, fresh
- 3 lices prosciutto thinly sliced, uncured
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Take one sheet pan lined with parchment paper and lay out each piece of the prosciutto flat, making sure not to overlap them. Set them aside while you prepare the asparagus.
- Take the washed and trimmed asparagus, and transfer them to another baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil, garlic salt and pepper. Rub them together, so that all the pieces are coated.
- Add both baking sheets to the oven and bake for 12 minutes. Check on the prosciutto and if it has crisped up, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. If they haven’t crisped up yet, continue baking and check on them every 3-5 minutes to make sure they don’t burn. Once they’ve cooled, they will crisp up nicely and you can crumble them like bacon.
- After the asparagus has baked for 12 minutes, remove them from the oven, add the mozzarella cheese over the tops, leaving the tips and ends exposed. Increase the oven temperature to 450F and bake them for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter and add the crispy prosciutto over the top and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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