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San Daniele Prosciutto, Asparagus and Grana Padano Gratin

By Donna Pilato, About.com

Executive Chef, Frank Crispo, at Crispo in NYC has developed this appetizer to showcase ingredients that go well with Mionetto Prosecco.

Serves 4-6.

Ingredients:

  • 20- 30 asparagus spears, lightly peeled
  • 12-18 sliced San Daniele Prosciutto
  • 1 cup grated Grano Padano cheese
  • 3/4 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1 cup soft sweet butter
  • 1 ground black pepper, salt

Preparation:

  1. Combine soft butter, grated Grano Padano Cheese and bread crumbs to make Grana Padano Butter.
  2. Par cook asparagus. Cool. Arrange on an oven-proof platter - season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread Grana Padano Cheese Butter over asparagus evenly.
  4. Place under broiler in oven and allow to brown evenly.
  5. Place asparagus on serving plates and drape San Daniele Prosciutto slices on top and serve.
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