This easy and impressive Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus With Cheese recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds! Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish, these tender asparagus spears wrapped in savory prosciutto are baked to perfection. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have a delicious dish ready in under 30 minutes!
Save This Recipe! 📧
We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!
I absolutely adore this prosciutto-wrapped asparagus recipe because it transforms an often overlooked vegetable into something the whole family will love. Let's face it, plain steamed asparagus can be a bit... well, boring. But wrap those green spears in salty prosciutto, and suddenly you've got a bougie side dish on your hands!
I love serving these asparagus bundles as an elegant appetizer when hosting a dinner party or alongside my Smoked Whole Chicken, or Grilled Salmon for an easy side dish.
Jump to:
Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick and Easy: This is an easy recipe, it is ready in under 30 minutes and requires minimal prep work!
- Impressive Presentation: A beautiful and elegant dish using high-quality ingredients that looks as good as it tastes. Place the asparagus bundles on a pretty serving platter for a beautiful presentation.
- Versatile: Perfect as an appetizer, or side dish. You can also adjust the recipe to be dairy-free.
Ingredients
- Asparagus: Look for organic fresh asparagus stalks. I like the thin spears vs the thicker asparagus, but either will work. When choosing asparagus at the grocery store, you want to make sure each stalk is firm in texture and bright green in color. You also want to make sure the tips are firm and closed, and that the bottoms are not dry.
- Prosciutto: Thinly sliced prosciutto like prosciutto di parma.
- Spreadable Cheese: I use a dairy-free spreadable cashew cheese from Treeline, however, if you enjoy dairy you can use any soft cheese that you enjoy.
- Olive Oil: Look for a good quality organic extra virgin olive oil.
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese: The Parmesan cheese is optional, but a little sprinkling of good quality Parmesan is delicious.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Step 1. Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and divide the individual spears of asparagus into 6 bunches consisting of 6-7 spears.
Step 2. Lay out the prosciutto slices and add a dollop of the spreadable cheese to the center of the prosciutto.
Step 3. Place 1 small bunch of asparagus on top of the cheese and roll the slice of prosciutto around the asparagus. Repeat for the other 5 bunches.
Step 4. Place the bundles in a single layer with the seam side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5. Drizzle the bundles with a little bit of olive oil and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place the baking sheet in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crisp and the asparagus is cooked through.
Substitutions and variations
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus: If you have prosciutto on hand you can substitute with thinly sliced bacon.
- Cheese: I made this recipe with dairy-free cheese, but a soft cheese like goat cheese would be delicious.
- Herbs and Spices: Experiment with different fresh herbs and spices such as thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, or chili flakes.
- Vegetables: Experiment with other vegetables like green beans or broccolini.
- Toppings: You can also top the roasted asparagus with garlic butter, a little lemon zest, or a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra punch of flavor.
Serving recommendations
- Appetizer: Serve as a classy appetizer at your next dinner party.
- Side Dish: Pair with chicken, steak, or fish for a complete meal. I also love serving this at Easter brunch!
- Salad: Chop and add to a fresh salad with mixed greens and a light vinaigrette.
- Brunch: Serve along Shakshuka for your next brunch.
Top tip
Choose Thin Asparagus: Opt for thin asparagus spears as they cook more evenly and wrap nicely with the prosciutto. Thicker spears can be tough and take longer to cook.
FAQ
Yes, you can prepare the asparagus and wrap them with prosciutto a day in advance. Store them in the refrigerator and bake when ready to serve.
The asparagus is done when it is tender and easily pierced with a fork. The prosciutto should be crispy and golden brown.
I always recommend using high-quality ingredients. A good quality Prosciutto di Parma or prosciutto San Daniele will provide the best flavor. I'd also recommend purchasing thin slices of prosciutto as they will be easier to wrap around the asparagus.
You may also like
Easy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus With Cheese
Ingredients
- ¾-1 lb Asparagus trimmed
- 2 oz Prosciutto
- 6 teaspoon Spreadable Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and divide the individual spears of asparagus into 6 bunches consisting of 6-7 spears.
- Lay out the prosciutto slices and add a dollop of the spreadable cheese to the center of the prosciutto.
- Place 1 small bunch of asparagus on top of the cheese and roll the slice of prosciutto around the asparagus. Repeat for the other 5 bunches.
- Place the bundles in a single layer with the seam side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the bundles with a little bit of olive oil and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crisp and the asparagus is cooked through.
- Optional: Grate parmesan cheese over the top and enjoy.
Notes
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus: If you have prosciutto on hand you can substitute with thinly sliced bacon.
- Cheese: I made this recipe with dairy-free cheese, but a soft cheese like goat cheese would be delicious.
- Herbs and Spices: Experiment with different fresh herbs and spices such as thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, or chili flakes.
- Vegetables: Experiment with other vegetables like green beans or broccolini.
- Toppings: You can also top the roasted asparagus with garlic butter, a little lemon zest, or a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra punch of flavor.
- Appetizer: Serve as a classy appetizer at your next dinner party.
- Side Dish: Pair with chicken, steak, or fish for a complete meal. I love serving this at Easter brunch!
- Salad: Chop and add to a fresh salad with mixed greens and a light vinaigrette.
Leave a Reply