ASPARAGUS APPETIZERS
A wonderful appetizer to have on hand that can be made ahead of time, frozen, and used as needed.
Provided by DALEPFEFFER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim crusts from bread, and flatten slightly with a rolling pin.
- In a bowl, stir blue and cream cheeses together with the egg until well blended and creamy. Spread a thin layer of cheese mixture over each slice of bread. Roll one asparagus spear inside each, and fasten with a toothpick.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan. Roll each asparagus wrap in butter to coat. Place on a baking sheet small enough to fit into the freezer, and freeze for one hour, or until butter hardens and wraps are somewhat firm. Remove pan from freezer, discard toothpicks, and cut each wrap in half crosswise. Store in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer until ready to use.
- To serve, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Arrange frozen asparagus wraps on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Check occasionally, and turn if necessary, for even browning and to prevent burning. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 650.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
SMOKED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS PUFFS
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings (16 puffs)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Put the smoked salmon in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon zest, dill, hot sauce, smoked paprika and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the chives. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles, following the perforations. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make 2 thin triangles. Starting at the wide end of a triangle piece, spread 1 1/2 teaspoons of the smoked salmon mixture toward the tip. Place a piece of asparagus about 1/4 inch from the bottom of the dough's wide end, then roll up towards the tip. Place on the baking sheet with the tip of the roll-up flat on the baking sheet. Repeat with all the dough.
- Lightly whisk the egg with 1/2 teaspoon water. Brush the egg wash over each puff, then sprinkle some of the remaining chives over each. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC DIP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Trim 3 bunches asparagus; peel the bottoms. Boil until tender, 4 to 5 minutes; drain and cool. Peel the cloves from 4 heads garlic and cook in 1/2 cup olive oil over low heat until soft, 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the oil. Puree the garlic with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard and 1/4 cup water. Blend in 1/4 cup of the garlic oil. Season with salt, pepper and chopped chives; serve with the asparagus.
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
ASPARAGUS APPETIZER ROLL-UPS
This is a wonderful warm appetizer for springtime entertaining. It's perfect for showers and also makes a tasty first course for Easter dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon and green onion. Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin; spread tops with cream cheese mixture. Trim asparagus 2 in. longer than bread. Place two spears on each slice; roll up bread and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
ASPARAGUS WITH HORSERADISH DIP
This is a great hot weather party dip. Serve asparagus on a decorative platter with lemon wedges on the side for garnish. A great flavor variation is to use chopped garlic in place of the horseradish. -Mildred Lynn Caruso, Brighton, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 16 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve with asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS WITH FRESH BASIL SAUCE
Add zip to your appetizer platter with an easy asparagus dip that doubles as a flavorful sandwich spread. - Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients until blended; refrigerate until serving., In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS APPETIZER - SPEAR ECSTASY
This is a wonderful light apetizer. I served it at a luncheon and all asked for the recipe. My son-in-law did the "taste test" for me and wanted any left-overs. (Re the capers listed below: it does take 1 tbsp PLUS 1 tsp, drained and chopped) Recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Thellie
Categories Vegetable
Time 33m
Yield 40 spears, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make Dipping Sauce: Mix well the sour cream, mayo, onion, lemon juice, capers, tarragon, onion powder, sugar and pepper together using a whisk.
- Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
- Steam asparagus until fork tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Mix Ice Bath together in large bowl. Plunge asparagus into ice water and let sit until cold.
- (I personally skipped the water bath and just let steamed asparagus drain in colander until cooled.) Transfer to paper towel to drain.
- Refrigerate.
- Serve chilled asparagus with dipping sauce.
- Note Do Ahead tips: The dipping sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and regrigerated. The asparagus can be prepared 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.5, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 351.1, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.8
BAKED ASPARAGUS DIP
Since I'm from Wisconsin, I thought it was only logical to put together a vegetable and a cheese-two of the foods my state produces in abundance. This cheesy asparagus dip fits the bill. -Sandra Baratka, Phillips, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, cheese and mayonnaise. Place in a 6-inch cast-iron skillet or 2-cup ovenproof bowl. Bake at 375° until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve warm with pita chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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