BelGioioso Asparagus Appetizers
A delicious appetizer with BelGioioso Parmesan.
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- Serves: 12 persons
Ingredients
- 12fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 6sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- ½cup melted unsalted butter
- 2cups finely shredded BelGioioso Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).Step 2
Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until bright green and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.Step 3
Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a clean cutting board. Brush with butter and sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Top with another piece of phyllo dough; brush with butter and sprinkle with cheese.Step 4
Cut phyllo dough into 4 equal pieces and wrap 1 asparagus spear inside each piece of phyllo. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.Step 5
Repeat with remaining phyllo dough, butter, Parmesan cheese, and asparagus spears. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over wrapped asparagus.Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until phyllo is lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately.