Easy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus and Cheese

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus makes a great party appetizer with little prep time. It’s crispy and soft. 

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Asparagus spears are a classic appetizer, and this prosciutto wraps it in a new and fun way! Enjoy this delicious and fancy dish!

Asparagus is a classic side dish or appetizer. It’s already classy on its own, but adding prosciutto? Well, that takes it to another level. Fresh roasted asparagus perfectly complements the prosciutto and the parmesan cheese, all melted on top? That just makes my mouth water!

4 simple ingredients, and you’re good to go: those are the kind of recipes that I like the most! When there’s little prep, barely any dishes, and super quick cooking time, you know that’s a recipe that I’ll make! And to top it off, this recipe presents all fancy on the table, too.

To assemble this fancy little dish, all you need are a few asparagus spears. Add in some slices of prosciutto, cheese, and you’ll have delicious asparagus dish. Also, it makes a great party appetizer! In fact, it has just a little prep time. It’s crispy and soft. Along with that, asparagus is packed with vitamin K and promotes weight loss. Naturally, prosciutto is high in protein and low in carbs.

What do I need to make this recipe?

Prosciutto is a raw cured ham that goes great on appetizers and charcuterie boards.

Asparagus contains vitamins A and C, as well as vitamin K.

Extra virgin olive oil is to drizzle on the baking sheet.

Grated parmesan cheese is a dry cheese that’s a great topping on simple appetizers.

Enjoy more asparagus recipes here:

Simple Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan and Garlic

Easy Roasted Asparagus with Cheese and Herbs

How to Make Chicken Wrapped Vegetables

Easy Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus and Cheese

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus makes a great party appetizer with little prep time. It’s crispy and soft. 

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Starters and Sides

Cuisine: American

Allergy: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 316kcal

Equipment

• baking sheet
• Oven mitt

Ingredients

• 4 oz prosciutto
• 12 stalks asparagus
• ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Drizzle baking sheet with 1/2 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
• Wrap each slice of prosciutto around 3 asparagus stalks each.
• Place wrapped asparagus stalks on a baking sheet.
• Sprinkle 3 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese on top of prosciutto.
• Roast asparagus for 15 minutes and broil for the last 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg