Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Dubliner Cheese Crust
Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus gets roasted until tender-crisp and finished with a golden layer of Dubliner cheese. A little fresh lemon adds a bright finishing touch, making this an easy low-carb side dish that feels a little special.
Servings: 4
Calories: 152kcal
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Cheese grater
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 8 thin slices prosciutto approximately 4 oz, depending on slice size
- 2 oz Kerrygold Dubliner cheese finely grated
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice optional, to finish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wrap the asparagus. Divide trimmed asparagus into 8 small, roughly equal bundles. Wrap the middle of each bundle with 1 thin prosciutto slice, leaving the tips and ends exposed.
- Oil and season. Brush exposed asparagus lightly with olive oil and season with black pepper. Do not add salt initially; prosciutto and Dubliner are salty.
- Roast the bundles. Roast approximately 12 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp and prosciutto starts to crisp. Check earlier if the spears are thin.
- Add the cheese. Sprinkle grated Dubliner over exposed asparagus and some prosciutto. Roast another approximately 2 minutes until the cheese melts and edges turn golden.
- Finish and serve. Finish with the optional lemon juice if desired. Serve 2 bundles per person.
Notes
Nutrition Note: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients and serving sizes. Net carbs are calculated by subtracting dietary fiber and, when applicable, eligible sweeteners such as allulose and erythritol from total carbohydrates.
Nutrition
Serving: 2bundles | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.5g | Protein: 13.9g | Fat: 9.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Sodium: 868mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 2.1g | Net Carbohydrates: 2.1g