Ingredients
Scale
- 24 spears fresh asparagus
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 1 package thin-sliced cheddar cheese (or sub Swiss or Monterey Jack)
- 8 slices of prosciutto (optional)
- Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Boil a pot of water.
- Rinse the asparagus and snap off the woody ends. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate the rolls. Place a slice of cheese on each roll, add a slice of prosciutto if desired, and then add 3 asparagus spears. Roll up each crescent and place seam side down on the baking sheet.
- Lightly sprinkle paprika on top of the rolls. Bake according to package instructions, typically 10-13 minutes at 350°F.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding some fresh herbs to the cheese layer.
You can substitute the cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese variety.
These rolls can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.