Sometimes an appetizer is so incredibly great you consider having everyone’s portion all to yourself for dinner! That’s this one! Words can’t fully convey what the palate experiences but here goes. When you take the first bite, you feel the snap of the asparagus,  a crunchy salty bite from the prosciutto and then the herbed goat cheese oozes out and your mouth is in heaven. It’s even better than that so you’ll just have to try it for yourself!  

Mise en Place! 

Blanch the asparagus. It’s just a quick hot bath that keeps it bright green and crisp, tender. Not a long luxurious soak in the tub!

Drain and quickly place in an ice bath. Burr….but the asparagus loves it! 

Towel dry the asparagus completely. Combine softened cream cheese and herb goat cheese until smooth. If goat cheese is too firm, place in microwave for 20-30 seconds until softened. 

Cut prosciutto slices in half and spread with cheese mixture. 

Wrap a prosciutto piece around each asparagus spear. If spears are slender, use 2 spears, thicker use 1 spear. 

Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until prosciutto is crisp, turning once. Love those grill marks!   

Tip: When the weather is less than stellar, I make these in the oven. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes at 350, turning once to brown both sides.

Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Herb Goat Cheese

2014-05-22 12:44:29

Yields 24

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57 calories

1 g

11 g

5 g

3 g

2 g

33 g

230 g

0 g

0 g

2 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

33g

Yields

24

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57

Calories from Fat 40

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g

7%

Saturated Fat 2g

10%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 11mg

4%

Sodium 230mg

10%

Total Carbohydrates 1g

0%

Dietary Fiber 0g

2%

Sugars 0g

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

4%

Vitamin C

2%

Calcium

1%

Iron

3%

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

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
2. 2 oz herb goat cheese
3. 2 oz cream cheese
4. 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

Instructions

1. Blanch the asparagus. Drain and quickly place in an ice bath. Remove the asparagus onto paper towels and dry completely.
2. Combine softened cream cheese and herb goat cheese until smooth. If goat cheese is too firm, place in microwave for 20-30 seconds until softened.
3. Cut prosciutto slices in half and spread with cheese mixture.
4. Wrap a prosciutto piece around each asparagus spear. If spears are slender, use 2 spears, thicker use 1 spear.
5. Lightly spray or oil the grill rack.
6. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until prosciutto is crisp, turning once.

Notes

1. When the weather is less than stellar, I make these in the oven. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes at 350, turning once to brown both sides.

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calories

57

fat

5g

protein

3g

carbs

1g

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