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asparagus prosciutto roll-ups

Prosciutto Asparagus Roll-Ups

Need a fancy, but easy appetizer? These Prosciutto Asparagus Roll-Ups are the perfect appetizer or side for your Easter dinner or Mother's Day brunch this spring!
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (8 count)
  • 24 asparagus spears
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 8 slices white cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • garlic salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp oil and water.
  • When oil and water are hot, add asparagus and allow to steam for 8-10 minutes, or until asparagus are bright green in color.
  • While asparagus are cooking, prepare an ice bath large enough for all asparagus to submerge.
  • Remove asparagus from pan and submerge in ice bath for 5 minutes.
  • Remove asparagus from ice bath, pat dry with a towel, and toss in lemon juice.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Remove crescent rolls from tube and separate at scored lines.
  • Brush top of crescent roll with olive oil, add 1 slice of cheese, 1 slice of prosciutto, and 3 asparagus spears.
  • Roll up crescent roll, starting with the larger end. Once rolled, pinch closed.
  • Place crescent roll on prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Place each prepared roll 1 1/2 - 2" apart.
  • Brush the top of each crescent roll with oil and a sprinke of garlic salt.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crescent rolls are golden brown in color.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 3-5 minutes.
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