Asparagus Under Wraps Recipes

ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Snap off tough ends of asparagus and discard.
• In a micro-wave proof casserole dish, place asparagus in a single layer, with spears facing the centre.
• Add 2 tablespoons of water and microwave on HIGH (full power) for 4 minutes turning once at half time; DO NOT OVERCOOK.
• Remove from microwave, drain and immediately pour cold water over asparagus and place a few ice cubes to cool and stop any further cooking.
• Drain well and pat dry with paper towelling before using.
• Cut off the crust from the bread slices and discard.
• Using a roller, carefully roll each slice to flatten to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Spread butter on one side on each piece of flattened bread.
• Then spread some mayonnaise over the butter.
• Place 3 asparagus spears to one side of the flattened bread (facing opposite direcions to each other).
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Carefully roll bread/asparagus.
• Cut each roll to about 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Place on a platter and serve.
• Refrigerate any unused portions.

ASPARAGUS ROLL UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Grease a baking sheet.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
• When bacon is cool, crumble and set aside in a bowl.
• Place asparagus spears into a large skillet and pour in about 1 inch of water. Place over medium heat, cover the skillet, and simmer asparagus until bright green and slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove asparagus and set aside.
• Place cream cheese and chives into the bowl with bacon and stir to evenly combine.
• Roll each bread slice with a rolling pin on a work surface until the slices are thin and flat.
• Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
• Center 2 asparagus spears on a bread slice, and roll the slice around the asparagus into a tidy and compact cylinder. Place seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Brush each roll with melted butter and sprinkle each with about 1 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and hot, 10 to 12 minutes.

ASPARAGUS BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Divide the asparagus spears into 12 bundles. Carefully wrap 1 piece of bacon around each bundle, starting about 1/2 inch from the bottom of the tips. Secure the bacon-wrapped spears with a toothpick. Lay the bundles in a low-sided casserole dish. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, garlic salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Pour the hot sugar mixture over the asparagus bundles. Transfer the dish to the oven and roast until the spears have begun to wilt and the bacon looks fully cooked, about 25 minutes. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

ASPARAGUS WRAPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Mix butter, seasoning blend and garlic salt. Unfold puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Spread each with 1-1/2 tablespoons butter mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with prosciutto, pressing lightly to adhere., Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each sheet into 12 strips (about 1/2 in. thick). Wrap each strip, filling side in, around an asparagus spear; place on parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

ASPARAGUS UNDER WRAPS

Steps:

• To cook the asparagus: take each stalk in both hands and bend and snap off the woody end, then trim with a knife to make it neater. Lay the asparagus stalks on an opened fan steamer (or an ordinary steamer will do) - they can be piled one on top of the other. Season with salt, place them in a frying pan or saucepan, pour in about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of boiling water from the kettle, then put a lid on and steam for 4-6 minutes. If you're using Fontina, slice it into thin strips using a sharp knife. If you're using Parmesan, coarsely grate it. Now lay the slices of Parma ham out flat on a work surface, divide the strips of cheese along the centre of each slice of ham (or sprinkle with the grated Parmesan if using that), then simply lay an asparagus stalk at one end and roll the whole lot up fairly firmly. All this can be done well in advance; then, when you're ready to cook, lay the rolls on the baking sheet and pop on to the highest shelf of the oven for just 5 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt. Serve piping hot with a little grated Parmesan to sprinkle over.