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Asparagus Appetizers

Asparagus Appetizers

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Flatten bread slightly with a rolling pin. Place melted butter in a shallow bowl. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Stir cream cheese, blue cheese, and egg together in a bowl until well blended and creamy; spread a thin layer over each bread slice. Roll one asparagus spear inside each and fasten with a toothpick. Roll each asparagus wrap in melted butter to coat, then place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Freeze asparagus wraps until somewhat firm and butter has hardened, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Remove from the freezer and discard toothpicks. Cut each wrap in half crosswise. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and freeze until ready to use.

By DALEPFEFFER

Asparagus Roll Ups

Asparagus Roll Ups

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Grease a baking sheet.
  3. 3 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.
  4. 4 When bacon is cool, crumble and set aside in a bowl.
  5. 5 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.
  6. 6 Place cream cheese and chives into the bowl with bacon and stir to evenly combine.
  7. 7 Roll each bread slice with a rolling pin on a work surface until the slices are thin and flat.
  8. 8 Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
  9. 9 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.
  10. 10 Brush each roll with melted butter and sprinkle each with about 1 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
  11. 11 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and hot, 10 to 12 minutes.

By luckoftheIrish

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 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.
  4. 4 Broil in the preheated oven until prosciutto is sizzling and crispy and asparagus is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

By A Day In the Kitchen

Quick-Pickled Spicy Asparagus

Quick-Pickled Spicy Asparagus

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
2960 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place trimmed asparagus in a quart-sized canning jar. Add garlic, pepper flakes, mustard seed, and peppercorns.
  2. 2 Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn heat off.
  3. 3 Pour vinegar mixture over the asparagus. Screw on the lid and let sit until lid has sealed, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Place in the refrigerator until pickled, at least 2 days.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Deep-Fried Asparagus

Deep-Fried Asparagus

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Whisk milk and eggs together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Stir biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Dip asparagus into milk mixture.
  5. 5 Roll and coat asparagus in dry ingredient mixture. Repeat with a second layer for each asparagus.
  6. 6 Carefully place coated asparagus in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes.

By cookinkatie

Muffin Pan Frittatas

Muffin Pan Frittatas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, green bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir cooked vegetables and Cheddar cheese into egg mixture; spoon about 1/4 cup of mixture into each muffin cup.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until frittatas are set in the middle and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

By OMARILYN

Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad

Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 1 ¾ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff with fork; transfer to bowl. Cool.
  2. 2 Cook asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 1 minute. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Stir asparagus, cucumber, and green onions into rice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk chopped dill, oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, and dry mustard together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled.
  4. 4 Pour vinaigrette over rice mixture; season with salt and black pepper and toss to combine. Line a large bowl with lettuce leaves; add rice mixture. Garnish with dill sprigs.

By Barrett

Ashley's Savory Summer Veggie Tarts

Ashley's Savory Summer Veggie Tarts

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bake the frozen pastry shells in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
  3. 3 Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Whisk together the condensed soup, milk, chile pepper, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a saucepan over low heat.
  5. 5 Preheat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic, onion, red pepper, and asparagus until tender. Stir the soup mixture in with the vegetables and spoon into the prepared pastry shells. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before garnishing with parsley to serve.

By MISSTHIS

Spring Herb Hummus Vegetable Garden

Spring Herb Hummus Vegetable Garden

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend chickpeas, tahini, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, parsley, chives, mint, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth. Spread hummus in a 2-inch deep baking dish.
  2. 2 Arrange carrots, sugar snap peas, asparagus, radishes, and celery in neat rows in the hummus to resemble a garden.

By Ashley Baron Rodriguez

Asparagus Wrapped in Crisp Prosciutto

Asparagus Wrapped in Crisp Prosciutto

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven until asparagus is tender and prosciutto is crisp, another 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Teresa Haider

Asparagus Beef Bundles

Asparagus Beef Bundles

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop asparagus into boiling water and cook for 2 minutes; drain. Immediately plunge asparagus into a bowl of iced water.
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese, horseradish, parsley, and chopped chives in a bowl. Lay thinly sliced beef onto a large sheet of waxed paper. Spread cream cheese mixture over each roast beef slice. Place one asparagus spear onto each slice so the tip overlaps an edge. Roll beef slice around the the asparagus. Secure by tying a chive around the wrapped asparagus.
  3. 3 Arrange rolls on a plate and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

By BurntMuffin

Wrapped Asparagus

Wrapped Asparagus

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
8 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine lemon juice, olive oil and garlic in large bowl. Add asparagus; toss to coat. Place asparagus in baking pan.
  2. 2 Bake 8 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes).
  3. 3 Cut each prosciutto slice in half lengthwise. Spread each piece with about 1 teaspoon goat cheese. Wrap each slice in a spiral around each asparagus spear. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Margherita Meats

Asparagus Guacamole

Asparagus Guacamole

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the asparagus in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Place the asparagus, salsa, cilantro, garlic, and green onions in a food processor or blender, and process to desired consistency. Refrigerate until chilled before serving.

By PEABOY

Chef John's Asparagus Tart

Chef John's Asparagus Tart

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  2. 2 Lay puff pastry out on the prepared baking sheet. Fold edges up to create a 1/2-inch wide border. Prick inside base of dough completely with a fork.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, about 10 minutes. Press puffed center down with the back of a fork to deflate.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until bright green, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  5. 5 Stir mustard, creme fraiche, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; spread into the bottom of the cooled tart shell. Lay asparagus spears, trimming as necessary to fit the tart shell, in the center of the tart on top of the mustard spread. Brush melted butter over the asparagus and crust and sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top.
  6. 6 Bake in the oven until pastry is browned and asparagus is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Asparagus Tempura

Asparagus Tempura

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 to 2 inches of oil in a saucepan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Stir tempura mix and water together to make a loose batter.
  3. 3 Cut tough ends from the bottom of the asparagus spears. Dip into the batter, making sure spears are evenly coated.
  4. 4 Carefully add 5 to 6 asparagus spears to the hot oil. Fry until they float to the top, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on paper towels and season with sea salt. Repeat with remaining asparagus.

By LLawson

Stockton Asparagus Fries

Stockton Asparagus Fries

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix flour, beer, cornstarch, egg whites, baking powder, white pepper, baking soda, celery salt, and black pepper together in a bowl with a wire whisk to form the batter.
  3. 3 Dip asparagus spears individually in the batter and place carefully in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Dust fried asparagus with Parmesan cheese.

By Cathy Ales

Fresh Asparagus Soup

Fresh Asparagus Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  2. 2 Reserve a few asparagus tips for garnish. Place remaining vegetable mixture in an electric blender and puree until smooth.
  3. 3 Melt butter in the pan that was used for simmering the asparagus and onions. Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into the butter. Do not let the flour brown. Allow the mixture to cook only 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  4. 4 Stir the vegetable puree and milk into the saucepan. Whisk yogurt into the mixture, followed by lemon juice. Stir until heated through, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved asparagus tips. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

By Nanook

Spicy Cajun Asparagus

Spicy Cajun Asparagus

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Snap asparagus spears at the tender part of the stalk. Arrange spears in one layer on a baking sheet. Spray lightly with nonstick spray; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.

By MSLILLY

Easy Ginger Asparagus

Easy Ginger Asparagus

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place asparagus on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil large enough to wrap completely around asparagus; drizzle with oil and top with ginger. Seal foil into a packet.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill about 5 minutes. Flip packet; cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes more (longer if you prefer well-done asparagus).

By Trish

The Best Steamed Asparagus

The Best Steamed Asparagus

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place asparagus in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in wine and dot with butter.
  2. 2 Cover loosely and cook in the microwave on high until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

By JOHN KARST

Simply Steamed Asparagus

Simply Steamed Asparagus

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place 3 cups water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add butter and salt and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Trim dry ends off of asparagus. If spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler.
  4. 4 Place asparagus spears in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By KIMIRAEJ

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Separate asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a prosciutto slice. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon juice and zest.

By Lisa K

Instant Pot Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Instant Pot Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bundle together 3 asparagus spears, or 5 spears if they are slender. Wrap 1 prosciutto slice around each asparagus bundle, catching the beginning edge of the prosciutto around one spear of asparagus.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt butter. Place prosciutto-wrapped asparagus bundles seam-side down into the Instant Pot and saute until prosciutto is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Turn bundles over and cook until prosciutto is browned, 2 more minutes. Turn bundles over the rest, seam-side down. Pour chicken broth into pot. Select steam pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Baked Asparagus

Baked Asparagus

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread out asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roll asparagus back and forth until evenly coated with oil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is lightly browned and easily pierced with a knife, 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of asparagus. Flip asparagus. Season with salt and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Continue baking until balsamic vinegar starts to caramelize, about 1 minute more.

By Toi

Smithfield Holiday Ham

Smithfield Holiday Ham

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack into the lined roasting pan.
  2. 2 Place ham fat-side up on the rack in the prepared roasting pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes per pound of ham, 60 to 90 minutes.
  4. 4 Glaze according to directions.
  5. 5 Garnish with grilled or roasted asparagus, strawberries, and blueberries.

By Smithfield®

Grilled Asparagus

Grilled Asparagus

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4 Cook asparagus on the preheated grill, turning often until lightly charred and fork-tender about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Allrecipes Member

Simple Smoked Asparagus

Simple Smoked Asparagus

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2 Place asparagus inside a disposable foil pan. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. 3 Place the pan on the smoker rack and cook in the preheated smoker for 30 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Easy Asparagus Casserole

Easy Asparagus Casserole

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. 2 Layer 1 ½ cans of asparagus in the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1 can mushroom soup, ½ of the sliced hard-boiled eggs, and 1 cup of crushed crackers. Repeat layers with remaining asparagus, soup, sliced eggs, and crackers.
  3. 3 Cover and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove cover and top with shredded cheese. Cover and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

By Peggy

Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese

Asparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese

4.5

Prep
2 min
Cook
10 min
Total
12 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; cook and stir about 3 minutes. Stir in almonds and Parmesan; cook until cheese slightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.

By BRENOLA

Baked Parmesan Asparagus

Baked Parmesan Asparagus

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Lightly spray asparagus with cooking spray; place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 12 minutes, flipping spears halfway through.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, mix Parmesan cheese and garlic salt together in a small bowl.
  5. 5 Remove asparagus from the oven and sprinkle Parmesan mixture over top.

By Roberta Spaller Zerkovich