Grilled Prosciutto Asparagus

Name: Grilled Prosciutto Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 12 thin slices prosciutto (about 6 ounces); 1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, softened; 24 fresh asparagus spears (1-1/2 to 2 pounds), trimmed

After tasting an asparagus appetizer at a lovely restaurant, I created my version of it to enjoy at home. —Michele Merlino, Wakefield, Rhode Island

Ingredients

12 thin slices prosciutto (about 6 ounces)
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, softened
24 fresh asparagus spears (1-1/2 to 2 pounds), trimmed

Directions

Cut each prosciutto slice crosswise in half. Spread each piece with about 1 teaspoon cheese; wrap around an asparagus spear.
Place on an oiled grill rack over medium heat, seam side down. Grill, covered, until prosciutto is lightly browned, 6-8 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 27 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Proscuitto Wrapped Grilled Asparagus with Goat Cheese in Taste of Home April/May 2011

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cbenne12

Jan 31, 2016

great flavor combination!
kpioch

Oct 31, 2014

Love this with grilled steak
verniemack

Jun 16, 2013

We made some with goat cheese and some with cream cheese, and they turned out fantastic! Great recipe!
3peeps

Apr 14, 2013

Very good, easy to make.
veltena

Mar 28, 2013

Namayna - what temp do you cook at in the oven?
namayna

Mar 28, 2013

I make a similar version of this all time. I use softened cream cheese and I pre-steam the asparagus for about 1 minute, let them cool, then spread the cream cheese on the prosciutto, place 2-3 asparagus on there, and wrap. You don't usually need toothpicks. I do them in the oven on a cookie sheet for 12 minutes. Everyone loves these, a huge hit. I could eat them as a meal, they are so good!
Twofeet

Jan 7, 2012

My husband and 24 year old son say "Def make again, a winner"! Thank you AZheat on the suggestion on sofieng the cheese to make it easily spreadable, nuked it for 30 seconds and was perfect temp for spreading smoothly on ham. Store only had one bunch of green asparagus so bought bunch of white as well, for first time. Looked and tasted awesome with the mixture of gren & white!!! Awesome!!!
AZheat

May 2, 2011

This got rave reviews! Quick, simple, tasty. Tip: warm the goat cheese to make it spreadable.
JenKiep

Apr 25, 2011

I made this for Easter and it was a bit hit! So simple yet so good!
lindachicken__Oklahoma

Apr 25, 2011

I made this for my husband's birthday ~ my son-in-law doesn't like/eat veggies...he said this was awesome -- the cheese and meat combo had him on the first bite, thank you so much for sharing this great recipe.