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Prosciutto and Cheese Wrapped Asparagus

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By Jan Moore

Posted July 23rd, 2007

This article is reprinted with permission from The Asparagus Festival Cookbook, by Jan Moore, (2003, Celestial Arts)

The Asparagus Festival Cookbook

Servings:	8
Author Notes:	This book includes recent prizewinning recipes along with classic festival favorites from years past, it's a must for lovers of spring's favorite vegetable.
Ingredients:	3 ounces cream cheese prepared pesto to taste 8 slices prosciutto or thin ham 8 thin slices provolone cheese 8 asparagus spears (about 6 inches long), cooked until tender-crisp
Instructions:	Makes 8 Appetizers Combine cream cheese with pesto. Spread half of cream cheese mixture on prosciutto slices. Set aside. Spread remaining cream cheese mixture on cheese slices. Place 1 asparagus spear on one edge of cheese, then roll up jellyroll fashion. Place the roll on a prosciutto slice, wrapping the roll with the prosciutto in a spiral fashion. Refrigerate until ready to serve.