Asparagus Swizzle Sticks by temp-tations(R) | temp-tations® by Tara

By srumbel

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 pound asparagus spears
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (11-ounce) can thin pizza crust (such as Pillsbury)
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 32mins
Adapted from temp-tations.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a large rectangular temp-tations® baking dish or large Lid-It® with nonstick cooking spray.

Trim 1 1/2 to 2 inches off the bottom of asparagus stalks and discard.

Place asparagus spears in a large food storage bag and add olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake evenly to coat.

Unroll pizza crust and slice into long strips about 1/4 inch wide.

Spin 1 strip of dough around each asparagus spear like the striping on a barber's pole, and then place wrapped asparagus in the greased baking dish.

Once baking dish is full, sprinkle all wrapped asparagus with Parmesan cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until puffy and golden brown. Serve immediately.

Note: There is usually enough dough and asparagus to make 2 full batches of 16 pieces each.


Total Time:
32 mins
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Dish Size:
Lid-It®

This fancy appetizer is surprisingly simple to make, and a unique way to set your parties or holiday gatherings apart. The name of this recipe comes from my favorite way of serving - alongside hot soup for swirling and dipping. - Tara