Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Wrapped Asparagus Cheese recipe, where tender asparagus spears meet gooey cheddar, all encased in golden, flaky puff pastry. Perfectly seasoned with garlic butter and topped with a sprinkling of parmesan, each crispy bite delivers a delightful combo of vegetable freshness and cheesy indulgence. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, it's an easy yet elegant dish for dinner parties, holiday spreads, or even as a fun finger food. Serve these savory pastry-wrapped asparagus bundles warm from the oven for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's sure to impress.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears and season them lightly with salt and black pepper.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface and cut it into 12 equal strips, roughly 1-inch wide.
Halve each slice of cheddar cheese to create 12 smaller pieces. Wrap a piece of cheese around the middle of each asparagus spear.
Wrap a strip of puff pastry around each asparagus spear, starting from the bottom and spiraling up to secure the cheese inside.
Place the wrapped asparagus on the prepared baking sheet with the seam side down.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small bowl and mix in the garlic powder. Brush this mixture over the pastry-wrapped asparagus.
In another small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash, then lightly brush it over each puff pastry.
Sprinkle the parmesan cheese generously over the wrapped asparagus for extra flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your crispy, cheesy Wrapped Asparagus Cheese!
Calories |
2331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 166.1 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.9 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3060 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 782 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 922 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.