Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 bundles

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

60 asparagus spears

woody bases removed

salt and ground black pepper to taste

12 slices provolone cheese

12 slices prosciutto

toothpicks

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and briefly cook uncovered until just beginning to soften about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Bunch the spears into groups of 5. Place a slice of provolone cheese over the top of each bunch. Wrap a slice of prosciutto starting at the base of the spears around the spear-cheese package and secure with a toothpick.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 4

Place each wrapped asparagus bunch on the grill.

Step 5

Grill until prosciutto is crispy and cheese is melted about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 168.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.8g 24%

Carbohydrates: 3.7g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 7%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 12.2g 19%

Saturated Fat: 6.6g 33%

Cholesterol: 32.2mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 854.3IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 4.5mg 8%

Folate: 44.4mcg 11%

Calcium: 233.5mg 23%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 19.1mg 7%

Potassium: 200.7mg 6%

Sodium: 541.1mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 109.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.