Asparagus Rolls
Asparagus rolls are tender asparagus spears wrapped in crescent roll dough with cheese and prosciutto. Everyone goes crazy for this, either as a side dish or as an appetizer.
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 24 spears fresh asparagus
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 1 package thin-sliced cheddar cheese (or sub Swiss or Monterey Jack)
- 8 slices of prosciutto (optional)
- Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Wash the asparagus and snap off the ends. Add to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain the asparagus and pat dry on a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Unroll and separate the crescent rolls. Lay a slice of cheese on each crescent roll. Add a slice of prosciutto if using. Then add 3 asparagus spears. Roll the crescent roll up and place seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with all the crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle the tops of the crescent rolls lightly with paprika. Bake according to instructions (usually 10-13 minutes at 350 degrees F.)
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
Asparagus: You want some small to medium size asparagus spears for this recipe: not too thin, not too thick.
Yield: The recipe makes 8 rolls and that can serve 4-8 people depending on what other side dishes or appetizers you have out.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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