Half Assed Holiday Apps--Asparagus in proscuitto

This holiday season at Half Assed Kitchen we're simplifying your party-hopping by providing you with six weeks of Half Assed Holiday Apps. From now until just before New Years, check back for the best appetizers you can whip up with almost no effort.

The first ridiculously easy hors d' oeuvre is Asparagus in Proscuitto (or ham). Really, it's such a cinch and so impressive. Even its colors are Christmassy.

Here's what you need and how you do it

1 lb. asparagus

1/2 lb. thinly sliced proscuitto or ham (I actually prefer ham, but the proscuitto is a little fancier)

1/2 lb. sliced provolone or cream cheese

1 lemon, juiced

Black pepper

Trim off tough ends of asparagus and steam for 5 minutes. Then toss with the juice of one lemon and black pepper, to taste.

Lay out slices of proscuitto (or ham). Layer each slice with one slice provolone or a smear of cream cheese. Place 1 or 2 spears of asparagus in the center and roll up.

Comments

[FringeGirl]

Oohhh...now this looks GOOD!