Cheese and Prosciutto Asparagus Bundles

Submitted by English_Rose

"This recipe with the subtle taste of asparagus paired with ham and creamy cheese makes a great side dish to a main meal. Try serving it with roasted salmon and new potatoes for a dinner party to remember."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 2 onions, peeled and finely sliced
• 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
• 1 cup cream
• 9 ounces camembert cheese, rind removed and roughly chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 14 ounces asparagus, woody ends cut off
• 4 slices prosciutto
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onions, sugar and a couple of pinches of salt and fry slowly for 40-45 minutes
2. Stir every now and then to prevent the onions from burning. The onions should be very soft and a deep golden brown.
3. Gently heat the cream in a saucepan and stir in the camembert. Add the nutmeg and heat until the cheese has dissolved. Season with a touch of salt and ground black pepper.
4. Divide the asparagus into four and tie each bundle with a slice of ham. Place in a steamer and steam for 8-10 minutes
5. Remove bundles to a serving plate and top each one with a spoonful of the caramelised onions. Pour over the melted camembert sauce.