Baked Asparagus Parcels Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Asparagus Parcels

• Asparagus Spears
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Spring Onion
• Dijon Mustard
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Parmesan Cheese
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 12 slices of thinly sliced ham

How to Make Baked Asparagus Parcels

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus spears (find the breaking point on one spear to gauge length) and cut all to equal length.
3. Boil asparagus in a pot of salted water for 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small frying pan over gentle heat. Add 2 chopped spring onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
5. Stir in 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Lay out 12 slices of thinly sliced ham. Divide the spring onion and mustard mixture evenly among the ham slices.
7. Place 3 asparagus spears on each ham slice. Roll up tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
8. Arrange the ham parcels in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup heavy cream over the parcels and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese.
9. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the asparagus is tender.