Asparagus Prosciutto Bundles
Many people make prosciutto wrapped asparagus, but have you tried those two ingredients topped with cheese and bundled up in puff pastry? It’s a flavorful appetizer perfect for holiday parties!
Recipe by Chef Nate
Course: Appetizers
Servings
12
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCook time
15
minutesIngredients
2 containers Crazy Fresh Asparagus Meal Mates
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
8 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded
12 slices prosciutto
1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425º. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pasty out to a large rectangle about double the original size. Square off edges, and cut into 6 equal rectangles, using a pizza cutter.
- Toss asparagus in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- To make the bundles, play folded slice of prosciutto on top of the square. Follow with 3-4 stalks of asparagus and 1-2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Lift two opposite corners of the puff pastry squares and wrap them around the asparagus, pressing to seal. Brush puff pastry with egg wash.Sprinkle with more salt and pepper.
- Bake until puff pastry is golden and puffed, about 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately.