Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Description
This recipe pairs fresh asparagus spears, lightly blanched to soften but retain some crispness, with a soft cream cheese spread flavored with minced garlic and chopped green onions. The prosciutto slices are halved and spread with the cream cheese mixture before wrapping them around 2 to 3 spears of asparagus, creating small bundles that meld savory meat with creamy, aromatic cheese and fresh vegetable.
Baking at a high temperature allows the prosciutto to crisp slightly while the asparagus finishes cooking, resulting in a dish that is tender inside with a salty, smoky exterior. No additional salt is needed because prosciutto imparts enough saltiness on its own. The recipe also allows for substitutions like thinly sliced bacon when prosciutto is not available.
This dish works well as a spring appetizer or a flavorful side due to asparagus being in season. Proper blanching followed by an ice bath ensures the asparagus retains its bright color and crispness. The dish serves best fresh from the oven to preserve the texture and flavor contrasts.
Ingredients
- 12 asparagus trimmed, spears
- 3 ounces prosciutto each strip cut in half
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons green onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying generously with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Blanch the asparagus by dropping it into boiling water for 2 minutes. Then, remove from the boiling water and place it in an ice bath. Drain well and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside
- Make the cream cheese mixture by mixing cream cheese, green onion, and minced garlic.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over each halved prosciutto slice.
- Wrap 2-3 spears of asparagus in a slice of prosciutto with the cream cheese side touching the asparagus.
- Place asparagus bundles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15 minutes until asparagus is tender.
Notes
- Do not add extra salt as prosciutto provides ample saltiness.
- Thin slice bacon can be substituted for prosciutto if needed.
- This recipe is best prepared when fresh asparagus is in season during spring for optimal flavor and texture.
- Blanch asparagus briefly and cool quickly in an ice bath to keep vibrant color and crispness before wrapping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 789IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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