Asparagus wrapped in ham and served on a layer of béchamel sauce is perfect as a side dish or a starter. It is a classic recipe which can be prepared in advance, and you can place it last minute in the oven to warm.

adding cheese to white asparagus wrapped in ham

Select a decent quality of prosciutto or Parma ham, or as we use in Belgium, Ghanda ham, and add grated Parmesan cheese if you like, but be aware that the saltiness of the ham might be enough without adding extra from the Parmesan.

White asparagus wrapped in ham

Asparagus wrapped in ham are perfect as a side dish or a starter.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Appetisers & Starters, Side dishes

Cuisine Belgian

Servings people

Calories 254 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Large cooking pot

Chopping board

Glass oven dish

Ingredients

12 pcs green asparagus
12 slices ham
100 gr bechamel sauce

Instructions

Peel the asparagus if needed and cut the stalks into even lengths. Boil the asparagus
Wrap with the ham slices.
Place the asparagus wraps on a layer of bechamel sauce. Add some cheese to your liking.
Place in the oven for 5-10 minutes to warm the whole and serve

Notes

The total cooking time depends on the thickness of the asparagus spears.

Nutrition for 1 portion

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 19gFat: 19gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1202mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Béchamel, white asparagus

White Asparagus wrapped in Ham