Asparagus Appetizers

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Asparagus Appetizers
105 min.
40
94kcal

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Looking for a delicious and elegant vegetarian appetizer that is both gluten-free and easy to prepare? Look no further than these Asparagus Appetizers! Perfect for entertaining, these delightful treats are sure to impress your guests with their rich flavors and beautiful presentation. With a caloric content of only 94 kcal per serving, they are a guilt-free indulgence.

This recipe serves 40 persons, making it an excellent choice for large gatherings or parties. The Asparagus Appetizers can be part of your antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer course, offering a delightful and diverse culinary experience.

To create these scrumptious morsels, you'll need fresh asparagus, blue cheese, butter, cream cheese, and an egg. With just a few simple steps, you'll transform these ingredients into a mouthwatering dish that is sure to be a hit.

First, you'll blend the blue and cream cheeses with the egg to create a creamy, spreadable mixture. Then, you'll use this mixture to coat fresh asparagus spears, which are wrapped in slices of bread and secured with toothpicks. After freezing the wrapped asparagus to harden the butter, you'll cut them into bite-sized pieces and bake them to perfection.

With a balance of protein, fat, and carbs, these Asparagus Appetizers are a well-rounded treat that will satisfy your cravings without weighing you down. So why not give this recipe a try and elevate your next gathering with these delectable, gourmet snacks? Your guests will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 20  asparagus fresh
  • ounces cheese blue at room temperature
  • 0.8 pound butter 
  • ounce cream cheese at room temperature
  •  eggs beaten

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • ziploc bags
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Trim crusts from bread, and flatten slightly with a rolling pin.
  2. In a bowl, stir blue and cream cheeses together with the egg until well blended and creamy.
  3. Spread a thin layer of cheese mixture over each slice of bread.
  4. Roll one asparagus spear inside each, and fasten with a toothpick.
  5. Melt butter in a small saucepan.
  6. Roll each asparagus wrap in butter to coat.
  7. Place on a baking sheet small enough to fit into the freezer, and freeze for one hour, or until butter hardens and wraps are somewhat firm.
  8. Remove pan from freezer, discard toothpicks, and cut each wrap in half crosswise. Store in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer until ready to use.
  9. To serve, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  10. Arrange frozen asparagus wraps on an ungreased baking sheet.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Check occasionally, and turn if necessary, for even browning and to prevent burning. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories94kcal
Protein5.58%
Fat91.49%
Carbs2.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.4
Glycemic Load
0.15
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.6082608771065%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Quercetin
1.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:94kcal
4.7%
Fat:9.78g
15.04%
Saturated Fat:6.08g
38.03%
Carbohydrates:0.7g
0.23%
Net Carbohydrates:0.53g
0.19%
Sugar:0.39g
0.43%
Cholesterol:30.23mg
10.08%
Sodium:106.81mg
4.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.34g
2.68%
Vitamin A:376.73IU
7.53%
Vitamin K:4.11µg
3.92%
Phosphorus:25.42mg
2.54%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.53%
Calcium:25.05mg
2.5%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.37%
Selenium:1.51µg
2.15%
Folate:6.46µg
1.62%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.29%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.19%
Iron:0.21mg
1.15%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.13%
Source:Allrecipes