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    Home » Easy Recipes

    Easy Asparagus Appetizer

    Published: Mar 25, 2023 by Susan Moncrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This easy asparagus prosciutto appetizer is my favorite appetizer!  Not only because it tastes delicious but because it is quick and easy to make.

    When asparagus is in season, it is such an inexpensive vegetable in the spring. Asparagus is also a nice change from the regular winter veggie rotation.

    asparagus prosciutto appetizer this to Pinterest

    You will love this asparagus salad with feta cheese if you enjoy asparagus! It's a simple recipe that can be used as a side, an appetizer, or lunch.

    Asparagus is in season in the spring. It's the best time to buy this vegetable!

    Table of contents

    • Helpful Tip
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Helpful Hint
    • FAQs

    Helpful Tip

    Asparagus only stays fresh for a few days. This is how I keep it fresh. Make a new cut on the bottom and then place it in a container with a little water in the bottom. This does keep it fresh. If keeping longer than a day, change the water daily!

    fresh asparagus in a mason jar with a little water in the bottom

    Ingredients

    Asparagus and Prosciutto

    Asparagus - the best size is a medium type thickness. If you are buying thin pencil-sized asparagus, you can double them up!

    Prosciutto - This is an awesome Italian deli meat.

    Parmesan cheese (fresh) - optional garnish at the end.

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 450 F.

    Step 1

    Cut off the tough ends of the stock. The thicker the stocks, the more you need to cut off.

    Asparagus and Prosciutto

    Step 2

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    Take the prosciutto and wrap each asparagus stock in it. You want to try to get thin prosciutto. You don't want to cover it thickly. If you have really thin asparagus, use two and wrap them together.

    Asparagus and Prosciutto

    Step 3

    Start wrapping under the tip part.   If your Prosciutto falls apart, it's ok!  Just keep rolling it around your stalk.

    Asparagus and Prosciutto

    Helpful Hint

    I usually cover my pan in tinfoil (to save on cleanup) and then put some parchment down.  Then you don't get the darker, more cooked marks on the prosciutto on the pan.

    Step 4

    Place in a 450-degree preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes.  Cooking time can vary a minute or two because your asparagus stocks are thick.  The asparagus will be nice and green, and the prosciutto will look cooked and crunchy.

    Asparagus and Prosciutto

    FAQs

     

    How do you store these appetizers if you have leftovers?

    Either wrap in plastic or place in a well-sealed container. Refrigerate for a maximum of 3 days. These do not freeze well.

    When I see asparagus, it's expensive! How do I get a good price?

    This is a vegetable that is in season in the spring. Pricing and nutritional value are always best when you buy vegetables in season.

    What else can I make with asparagus?

    Try this delicious asparagus salad with feta cheese!

    If you loved this recipe, please leave a 5-star rating!

    asparagus prosciutto appetizer

    Easy Asparagus Appetizer

    A quick and easy asparagus appetizer. Use prosciutto wrapped around the asparagus stock and then baked in the oven for approx. 10 minutes.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 189cal
    Author: Susan Moncrieff

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb asparagus medium sized stalks
    • ½ lb prosciutto I trim the really fatty part off
    • ¼ cup parmesan optional - finely grated

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 F
    • Trim hard stalks off bottom of asparagus
    • Wrap each asparagus with prosciutto
    • Optional parmesan cheese may be added
    • Bake for approximately 10 minutes. You want the asparagus to be slightly crunchy and bright green. The prosciutto will look crunchy and will tighten around the asparagus.
    • Serve hot.

    Notes

    Parmesan cheese is optional and is sprinkled on the wrapped asparagus prior to cooking in oven.
    If you like asparagus, try this amazing asparagus salad with feta!
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 189cal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg

    Oh my gosh, this is good!  Yum!   Enjoy.

    Love asparagus?  Try my recipe for Asparagus and Feta salad!  Seriously, go check out the recipe now.

    **originally published April 15, 2014

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    1. Patti

      February 26, 2020 at 6:36 am

      We love asparagus and this looks so good. I'm putting on the menu for next week. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    2. MӨƧ

      April 15, 2015 at 4:06 am

      mmm omg.. i'm trying this 😀

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