Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto

Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto is the perfect quick and easy appetizer. I know that I often struggle with finding the time to make an appetizer for those family get-togethers. I know that anytime I get tasked with making an appetizer, I stress big time! Between work and the kids, I don’t have time to whip up something in the kitchen. But this asparagus wrapped in prosciutto is so delicious and best of all it’s so easy to make.

This appetizer is perfect for any party or just as a snack before dinner.

You can dress this dish up with cheese or leave it as is. Totally up to you!

Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus, cleaned and trimmed
• 12 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450F
   

2. Snap off the bottom end off each piece of asparagus
   

3. If using cheese sprinkle on one edge of the prosciutto and lay the asparagus right overtop.
   

4. Wrap prosciutto around the asparagus spear.
   

5. Place the wrapped spears on a clean baking sheet at least 1" apart.
   

6. Repeat with all asparagus spears.
   

7. Bake 12-15 minutes, until asparagus is tender.
   

Don’t know how to trim asparagus? This video will help you!