Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus with balsamic glaze is the perfect appetizer with a delicious combination of salty, sweet, light and tasty

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 86kcal

Author Christy Gurin

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus (approx. 1 lb., medium sized stalks)
6 thin slices prosciutto (halved lengthwise)
2 wedges garlic and herb Laughing Cow cheese (or other garlic or onion flavored cream cheese)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
Olive oil cooking spray
Fresh cracked black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Cut 1-2 inches off of the bottom of each asparagus stalk.
Lay 3 asparagus spears on to of a halved slice of prosciutto. Add approximately 1/2 teaspoon of laughing cow cheese. Roll prosciutto around asparagus and cheese to create a bundle. Place bundled asparagus on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining prosciutto, asparagus, and cheese.
Spray asparagus bundles lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with small amount of fresh cracked black pepper. Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until asparagus spears are fully cooked.
While asparagus bundles are baking, heat balsamic and brown sugar in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and continue stirring until vinegar reduces (5-10 minutes). Remove from heat and set sauce aside for 3-5 minutes.*
After removing asparagus bundles from oven, place on serving plate and drizzle with balsamic vinegar glaze.

Notes

* The glaze should have the consistency of maple syrup. Do not let glaze sit for longer than 10 minutes or it will be too thick to drizzle. Not letting it sit long enough though will result in the glaze being too runny. The best method is to test the thickness of the glaze before drizzling to make sure it is the right consistency.

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