Asparagus Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bundles

These Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles are an easy and elegant appetizer or brunch idea! Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day or any other springy occasion! These buttery bundles are filled with roasted asparagus, smoked Gouda and prosciutto along with a touch of honey mustard. Fun to make and a real crowd pleaser.

Asparagus and Ham Puff Pastry Bundles

Serves 8

• 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed (I used approx 4 thin spears in each pouch) 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• Salt and pepper to taste (just a pinch of eachh 
• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 3 heaping tablespoons of whole grain mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey plus extra for drizzling 
• (4-5 oz, 8 slices)) of prosciutto or your favorite ham
• (6 oz) shredded smoked Gouda or cheddar 
• 1 egg, beaten for egg wash 
• Everything bagel seasoning for sprinkling (optional) 
  

1. Preheat the oven to 375° degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss together the asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl mix together the whole grain mustard with the honey.
4. Roll the pastry sheets out on a floured surface and cut into 8 squares.
5. Spread 1-2 teaspoons of the honey mustard mixture over the middles of the pastry squares.
6. Layer 1-2 pieces of ham (I used prosciutto) over the mustard
7. Then layer the asparagus over the ham (I used about 4 spears per bundle)
8. Sprinkle cheese over the asparagus.
9. Take 2 corners of the pastry and wrap up and over the asparagus and cheese to enclose (see video for extra help)
10. Transfer to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining squares.
11. Brush each pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with the everything bagel seasoning if using.
12. Then bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot out the oven.