Asparagus Wrapped In Phyllo Dough
This is a great way to serve Asparagus.
The flaky texture from the Phyllo Dough combined with the accent of Parmesan Cheese, makes this a perfect side dish.
I love Asparagus and preparing it in this fashion creates such a delicious, buttery treat. It is an elegant side dish and I like to serve it with a nice cut of meat like Beef Tenderloin.
ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN PHYLLO DOUGH
Ingredients:
- 18- Asparagus Spears, (try to get thin spears)
- 12- Phyllo Dough Sheets,thawed
- 1/2 Cup Butter, melted
- 3/4 Cup Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Trim the ends of the Asparagus Spears, and set aside.
3. Unwrap the Phyllo Dough Sheets and cover with a slightly dampened towel. They can dry out quickly so they need to be covered.
4. Lay one Phyllo Dough sheet on your work surface, lightly brush with the Melted Butter then sprinkle with about 1/2 tablespoon of the Parmesan Cheese. Lay a second sheet on top of the first sheet and also brush with the Melted Butter and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
5. Take 3 Asparagus Spears and lay them on the short end of the Phyllo Dough Sheets, then roll the Asparagus up in the Phyllo Dough tightly, but be careful handling the Phyllo Dough, it is delicate and can tear. Lay the wrapped Asparagus Spears, seam side down, onto a baking sheet and brush the top with the Melted Butter and sprinkle the top with a bit more Parmesan Cheese. Continue this process with the remaining Asparagus.
6. Bake the wrapped Asparagus for about 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. All ovens cook differently so check at the 15 minute mark and add more time if you need to.
Serve immediately. For a nice presentation I cut the Asparagus rolls in half prior to serving.
Recipe by: Hot Dish Homemaker
