ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO
Extremely easy and elegant appetizer. Asparagus spears are wrapped in a sheath of prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.
Provided by Teresa Haider
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
- Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED APRICOTS
Our home economists stuff dried apricots with sweetened Mascarpone cheese, then wrap them with prosciutto before baking. The result is an appealing snack for special occasions.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cheese, confectioners' sugar and pepper. Cut a slit in each apricot; fill with cheese mixture. Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise; wrap a piece around each apricot and secure with a toothpick., Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
AVOCADO WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO
Adapted from BHG "Holiday Appetizers" magazine. The dressing can be made ahead and kept in the fridge, but don't prepare the avocados until just before serving or they will turn brown.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Summer
Time 15m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine oil,lemon juice,garlic, oregano, and pepper in a container with a tight lid (such as a jar) and set aside.
- Cut avocados into halves, remove pit, and peel each half carefully.
- Slice each avocado half into 4 wedges and wrap a proscuitto strip around each in the center.
- Shake the dressing if the ingredients have settled and test for flavor-adjust seasonings if needed (although proscuitto is often very salty- be careful not to add salt unless you really like things very salty).
- Set on a serving platter and drizzle with some of the dressing (as much or as little as desired).
- Serve immediately as avocados brown quickly once cut.
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED AVOCADO
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wrap each avocado slice with a slice of prosciutto. Sprinkle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve.
CRISPED-PROSCIUTTO AND AVOCADO CROSTINI
Baking prosciutto turns it crisp and crunchy, making it a perfect foil for buttery avocado and a thin slice of sharp cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 40m
Yield Makes about 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Brush with oil, and bake, rotating halfway through, until crisp and deep golden brown, about 9 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush generously with oil. Bake until light golden brown around edges, 8 to 9 minutes. Rub with garlic cloves.
- Mash avocados with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Spread avocado on baguette slices. Top each with a slice of cheese and a piece of prosciutto. Season with pepper.
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS
Tender asparagus wrapped with salty prosciutto makes a super simple and tasty side dish or appetizer!
Provided by A Day In the Kitchen
Categories Asparagus Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Combine olive oil and red pepper flakes. Place asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil mixture over top; mix together with your hands to coat.
- Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, angling as you wrap to cover most of the asparagus. Arrange on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Broil in the preheated oven until prosciutto is sizzling and crispy and asparagus is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 559.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
PAN FRIED MOZZARELLA WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO
Delicious and impressive yet easy appetizer served with mixed salad leaves and fruity chutney! I like using cranberry sauce to ofset the saltyness of the ham.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Divide the mozzarella into four equal portions.
- Wrap one slice of prosciutto (or more if needed)around each portion of mozzarella making sure it is well covered and secure with toothpicks.
- Season all the parcels with pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a shallow non stick frying pan.
- Add the mozzarella parcels and pan fry until the prosciutto is starting to brown and go slighly crispy and the cheese starts to melt.
- Dress salad leaves in the balsamic vinegar, tossing well to distibute evenly.
- Arrange salad on a plate and top with parcels.
- Serve with chutney or fruit sauce.
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