Asparagus Phyllo Appetizers

Asparagus Phyllo Appetizers

These are such a tasty appetizer!  They can be a little time consuming to make and messy with the phyllo dough and melted butter.  But they are worth it! 

Ingredients:
1 package phyllo dough, defrosted (you will not use it all)
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 bunch green asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
coarse ground black pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350*F.  Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil.  Toss in the trimmed asparagus and blanch for 2 minutes, or until bright green.  Drain into a colander and shock in a large bowl of ice water.  Pat with paper towels and set aside. 
Remove phyllo from package.  Lay one sheet out on work surface.  Brush with a thin layer of melted butter, then sprinkle on some parmesan and pepper.  Place another layer on top and repeat with the butter and cheese, until you have 3 layers.  Divide the phyllo into 5 equal strips and then down the center so you have 10 rectangles.  Position a stalk of the asparagus on the bottom edge of a rectangle and roll it up.  Brush the tips and outside with more butter and place on a lined sheet pan, seam side down.  Repeat with remaining asparagus. 
When ready, bake until golden brown, approx. 15 minutes.


By:  Fresh Approach Cooking