Asparagus and Ham Crescent Bundles

Prep 25 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 8

Fresh asparagus and thinly sliced ham get wrapped up in Pillsbury™ crescent rolls with Boursin™ cheese for a showstopping side dish you’ll want to make again and again. Each bundle gets sprinkled with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese before baking for a perfectly crispy finish. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated February 22, 2019

Make with

Pillsbury Crescents

Ingredients

fresh thin asparagus spears (about 1/2 lb)

slices applewood smoked deli ham (about 6 oz)

can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent rolls

package (5.2 oz) Boursin® cheese with shallot & chive, softened

tablespoons Progresso™ original panko crispy bread crumbs (from 8-oz box)

tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

teaspoon olive oil

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray.
2

Remove woody ends from asparagus spears; discard. In 10-inch skillet, heat 1/2 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Plunge asparagus into bowl of ice water to cool; drain on paper towels.
3

Cut ham slices in half; wrap one half slice around middle of 3 asparagus spears. Repeat for remaining ham and asparagus spears.
4

On large cutting board, unroll dough; separate dough into 8 triangles. Crumble and press a generous tablespoon Boursin™ cheese onto bottom wide end of dough. Place one asparagus and ham bundle on wide end of dough, and roll dough into crescent shape; place on cookie sheet. (Ends of asparagus will stick out of both ends of dough.) Repeat for remaining bundles.
5

In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and olive oil; mix well. Sprinkle on top of crescent dough, pressing lightly to stick.
6

Bake 14 to 19 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to serve. Serve immediately.

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Expert Tips

Lining your pan with cooking parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze!
Blanching asparagus before assembling into bundles gives them a head start on the cooking process and will ensure they are perfectly done after baking.
Boursin™ cheese comes in a few different varieties. Select your favorite flavor to use in the bundles.
Plan to serve immediately for best results.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bundle

Calories: 240
Calories from Fat: 140

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 15g; 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 38% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 35mg; 11%
Sodium: 600mg; 25%
Potassium: 180mg; 5%
Total Carbohydrate: 17g; 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 5g
Protein: 8g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%
Vitamin C: 2%; 2%
Calcium: 4%; 4%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;