Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is an easy and delicious side dish that will complement any meal. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, but tastes like a gourmet dish! 

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus on a white serving platter
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  1. Ingredients in Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
  2. All About Prosciutto
  3. Frequently Asked Questions
  4. Main Dishes Ideas
  5. Other Delicious Sides
  6. How to Make Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
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With Easter coming up, I’m starting to think about my Easter dinner menu. I usually cook up a pretty traditional menu – ham, cheesy potatoes, deviled eggs, and of course this delicious prosciutto wrapped asparagus. Asparagus is in season during the spring so can get a really good bunch at the store or the farmers market. I love this recipe because the cream cheese filling perfectly complements the salty prosciutto. It also looks so pretty on a serving platter on the table. Let us know in the comments if your family has any traditional Easter dishes!

Ingredients in Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

  • Asparagus – to separate the woody ends from the asparagus stalks, take one end of the stalk in each hand. Bend until the stalk snaps. It will naturally snap in the right place.
  • Prosciutto
  • Cream Cheese
  • Green Onion
  • Minced Garlic
  • Optional add-ins to cream cheese mixture for more flavor: lemon zest, black pepper, parmesan cheese

All About Prosciutto

Prosciutto is an Italian ham that is dry-cured and very thinly sliced. It tastes like a salty ham. The word prosciutto essentially means ‘to dry out’. The curing process can take anywhere from nine months to two years! It goes great with cheeses and veggies or stuffed in a chicken breast. You definitely don’t want to add salt to this recipe, otherwise it will be too salty. The prosciutto provides the perfect level of salt. Some of the cheaper brands can be a little too salty, so – if you can – it is worth it to splurge on a higher quality brand for this prosciutto wrapped asparagus.

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus in a pan


Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if you don’t blanch asparagus?

The cooked asparagus will have a duller color and a less crisp texture if you don’t blanch it. Blanching is a quick and easy step that makes a big difference.

Can I cook asparagus the day before?

No, you need to prepare and cook asparagus directly before serving for best results. If you cook it beforehand it will become soggy.

Is prosciutto supposed to be eaten cold?

It can be eaten hot or cold because it comes fully cured and safe to eat. If you’re using another meat like bacon you would need to cook it.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the air fryer for the best texture!

Read Next: 35+ Easter Dinner Ideas including Easter Menu Plan

Main Dishes Ideas

Have you ever planned your meal around a side dish? I do it all the time! Now that you know you’re going to make this delicious Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, you’ve got to figure out what your main dish will be. Here are some of our suggestions:

Other Delicious Sides

If you’re looking for more delicious sides, we’ve got you covered! Try some of our favorites:

How to Make Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus on a white serving platter

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

5 from 10 votes
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is an easy and delicious side dish that will complement any meal. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, but tastes like a gourmet dish! 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying generously with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
  • Blanch the asparagus by dropping it into boiling water for 2 minutes. Then, remove from the boiling water and place it in an ice bath. Drain well and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside
  • Make the cream cheese mixture by mixing cream cheese, green onion, and minced garlic.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over each halved prosciutto slice.
  • Wrap 2-3 spears of asparagus in a slice of prosciutto with the cream cheese side touching the asparagus.
  • Place asparagus bundles in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until asparagus is tender.

Notes

  • Resist the urge to add salt to this recipe. Prosciutto is very salty!
  • You can use thin slice bacon instead of prosciutto. 
  • This recipe is best in the Spring when asparagus is in season! 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1gCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 789IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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  1. 5 stars
    These are so fun to make. I ended up spreading the cream cheese mixture on the prosciutto before rolling and that worked a little better. What a perfect Easter side dish!

  2. 5 stars
    This is a delicious way to prepare asparagus! I think it will pair nicely with what I have planned for Easter dinner. Delicious!

  3. 5 stars
    Looks delicious! We love regular asparagus and often look for way to change it up! Can’t wait to try it.