Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Gruyere Sauce

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Gruyere Sauce

Don’t even go there about asparagus not being in season.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
This is something I’ve been craving and I’ll make it when I want to.

I’ve also run out of shits to give this week. So, I’m not particularly concerned about what’s in season; I’m tired, stressed out and hungry.

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I was inspired to make a cheese sauce for these by my friend, Adam from Unorthodox Epicure, as opposed to a balsamic reduction that I usually make for asparagus.

Not just regular ass cheese, mind you, but Gruyere. I mean, how genius is that? Gruyere is a delicious cheese, a bit nutty like Swiss, but much better. It melts fabulously, and costs a bit more than some cheeses, but well worth it. Check out his cheese sauce recipe here.

What a fanfreakintastic idea this was. I can’t explain to you how decadent it makes the asparagus; they’re almost like a complete meal. They can also be an appetizer, of course.

You know how I like to make everything into an appetizer, me being an appetizer whore and all.

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Put these on your list for Thanksgiving.

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Gruyere Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus
  • 4 oz. prosciutto
  • Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Cabot Sharp White Cheddar, grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Wrap each asparagus spear with prosciutto.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes, until asparagus spears are tender.
  • Cook the butter over medium low heat until melted.
  • Whisk the milk, flour and cayenne together in a separate bowl and add to pan, then add cheese.
  • Whisk until thickened and remove from heat.
  • Drizzle cheese sauce over asparagus to serve.
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Notes

Cheese Sauce Inspired by Unorthodox Epicure

https://dixiechikcookscom.bigscoots-staging.com/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus-with-gruyere-sauce/

Author

  • Shea Goldstein

    Shea Goldstein is the voice behind Dixie Chik Cooks. She's a recipe developer, brand ambassador and food writer. She has been published in Redbook, Parade, Food Blogger Magazine and more. Shea is a Southern Belle Who's Thinking About What's For Dinner While Eating Lunch.

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This Post Has 3 Comments

  1. Carolyn @ Cabot Creamery August 22, 2016 Reply

    WOW Shea, looks great!~Carolyn @ Cabot

  2. adam j. holland October 16, 2015 Reply

    Never mind that you’re a few months late on the asparagus, how in the Sam Hill did you find prosciutto this time of year?!? The sauce looks divine. My version, while extremely good, looks pretty bad on the screen. Perhaps I’ll make it at the Jimmy Rockford and shoot a new photo. Thanks, Shea.

    1. Shea October 16, 2015 Reply

      Thanks, Adam. You definitely need to try it with the sharp cheddar.

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