Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
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Recipe type: Appetizer
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Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
  • 36 stalks of asparagus
  • 6 slices of prosciutto
  • 4oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 1 - 2 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to cool completely. At the same time, preheat your oven to 350.
  2. Transfer to cheesecloth or paper towels and lay out in a single layer and pat dry.
  3. Beat cream cheese on medium speed with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add garlic powder, black pepper and mayonnaise, then beat again until well combined.
  4. Spread a bit of the cream cheese onto each slice of prosciutto, then cut in half lengthwise.
  5. Wrap each piece of prosciutto around little bundles of 3 - 4 asparagus stalks.
  6. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until the asparagus is tender.
Recipe by The Sweetest Occasion at https://thesweetestoccasion.com/2017/06/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus/