Asparagus, Dijon, Parmesan, and prosciutto wrapped in puff pastry. Perfect appetizer or side dish. Sprigs in a Blanket are tasty but super easy.

So pretty, these Sprigs in a Blanket (good one, huh?) are perfect for a party appetizer or even a fancy but simple side dish for dinner or brunch.

Almost anything wrapped in puff pastry is a winner, and my family found these wrapped asparagus lovelies to be irresistible and cute. But Sprigs in a Blanket don’t take much effort at all.

Simple as can be- roll the puff pastry to make a 10-inch square. Layer with Dijon mustard and either Parmesan or Pecorino cheese. Then cover the pastry with thinly-sliced prosciutto. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the dough; I had to use scissors to help the proscuitto cut through. Wrap your sprigs in a “blanket” of the pastry and bake; that’s it!

These look awesome and even veggie-haters might give them a try. The mustard and smokey prosciutto in the puff pastry is kind of like hot dogs with a high-brow flair. Easily leave out the prosciutto for a vegetarian option.

I experimented with reheating the sprigs in a blanket and though not quite as crispy as first-baked, they’re acceptable if you have any leftovers- but don’t count on it. But if you want to make them ahead of serving, this is an option.

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5 from 6 votes

Sprigs In A Blanket

Excellent as appetizers or even a fancy, playful side dish. Make them vegetarian by leaving off the prosciutto. Once the puff pastry has thawed, these come together in a snap!

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings spears

Calories 78

Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for the work surface
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
Thinly-sliced prosciutto, enough to cover one 10" square of pastry
1 pound asparagus, trimmed (about 20 spears)
Non-stick cooking spray
Fresh ground black pepper
Red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

Heat oven to 425F degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 sheet puff pastry into a 10" square. Brush with 3 Tablespoons mustard and sprinkle with ¼ cup cheese, fully covering the pastry. Line the pastry with enough prosciutto to cover much of the surface.
With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the sheet in half (you might need kitchen scissors to help cut the prosciutto); then cut halves into twenty 1-inch by 5-inch strips. Wrap each strip around 1 stalk of asparagus with the prosciutto side facing in.
Place wrapped asparagus on the parchment-paper-lined baking sheets. Lightly spray each spear with cooking spray.

Cook's Note:

Rotate the baking sheets half-way through baking so both pans bake evenly.
Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Serve immediately. I've made these and then had to refrigerate and reheat the spears before and though not quite as crispy, they are acceptable reheated. For reheating, preheat oven to 325F degrees and then heat for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Sprigs In A Blanket

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.001g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 71mg3%

Potassium 58mg2%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 178IU4%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe slightly adapted from Good Housekeeping.

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