Asparagus and Prosciutto Crostini for Mother’s Day! So simple to prepare and delicious!
My mother and I live over 988 miles apart (she lives in Dallas, Texas) so most Mother’s Days are spent apart but with the guaranteed Facetime phone call and shipping her a gift in the mail.
But this year – although it won’t be on Mother’s Day Sunday – I will get to celebrate with her here in Madison. She will be visiting with my dad for one week. I love my mother so much. She is the epitome of love, sacrifice, hard work and generosity.
My mother, just like me, loves to try new foods and will try pretty much anything once. I’m not sure if she’s ever had prosciutto but you’d better believe I am making a big platter of these for her when she’s here. These appetizers are insanely easy and delicious. Everything works so well together: the rich, creamy ricotta cheese, the slightly salty prosciutto and the flavorful, roasted asparagus, all on a little toasted baguette slice. Heaven.
Let’s celebrate our moms today! I hope you enjoy!
Asparagus and Prosciutto Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus with the ends trimmed off
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil + more for drizzling; split
- salt and freshly cracked pepper
- 1 loaf of french baguette sliced thin
- fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 pound prosciutto
Instructions
- To roast the asparagus: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place the asparagus spears on the baking sheet, making sure each one is laying flat on the baking sheet. Drizzle on about a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting into 2 1/2 to 3 inch pieces.
- While your asparagus in the oven, heat the remaining tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. After a minute, place the baguette slices into the pan and cook on each side until slightly browned and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Repeat until all of the baguette slices are toasted (and feel free to use more olive oil as needed).*
- To assemble: generously spread on the fresh ricotta cheese on each toasted bread slice, top with a slice of prosciutto and then the roasted asparagus. Drizzle with a touch more extra virgin olive oil and season with freshly cracked pepper if desired. Enjoy immediately!
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Today, we are celebrating our mothers and the insanely talented Liz from That Skinny Chick Can Bake is hosting! Thank you, Liz and happy Mother’s Day to YOU!! Please take a look at all of the wonderfully amazing breakfast dishes, apps, main dishes and more! Make something delicious for your mom or in memory of your mom. We hope you enjoy!
Mother’s Day Breakfast:
- Bacon,Egg and Cheddar Scones from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Chai Berry Muffins from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Chocolate Almond Prune Bread from What Smells So Good?
- Greek Breakfast Strata from Curious Cuisiniere
- Maple Almond Butter from girlichef
- Orange Julius from Neighborfood
- Rum Rolls from Daily Dish Recipes
- Slow Cooker Eggs with an Asian Accent from NinjaBaking.com
Mother’s Day Appetizers, Soups and Salads:
- Asparagus and Prosciutto Crostini from Hip Foodie Mom
- Carrot Ginger Soup from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Chilled Spring Pea Soup from An Appealing Plan
- I Love You Mom Melon Salad from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Strawberry Salad with Asparagus Mousse from Delaware Girl Eats
- Truffled Sea Salt Shrimp Arugula Salad from Family Foodie
- Vegetable Shu Mai from My Healthy Eating Habits
Mother’s Day Main Dishes:
- Betty’s Salad from Jelly Toast
- Brussels Sprouts Kofta from Soni’s Food
- Cajun Shrimp Eggplant Casserole from Food Lust People Love
- Crepes Lorraine from Noshing With The Nolands
- Greek Chicken Pizza from Casa de Crews
- Ham and Spinach Quiche from Try Anything Once Culinary
- Lightened-Up Penne & Tomato Cream Sauce with Peas & Prosciutto from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Mac & Cheese Dressed Up for Mother’s Day from Cooking Chat
- Mini Pot Pies from Jane’s Adventures in Cooking
- Paprika Shrimp from Nosh My Way
- Spears in a Blanket from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Mother’s Day Desserts:
- Banana Cream Pie from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Black-Eyed Susan from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Cannoncini alla Crema from Manu’s Menu
- Chocolate Babka from Run DMT
- Chocolate Caramel Tart from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chocolate Creme Brûlée from Desserts Required
- Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Gluten Free Lemon Curd Pie from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Lemon Cookies from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Limoncello Lemon Pound Cake from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Mom’s Glazed Blueberry Tarts from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Mom’s Coconut Macaroons from MealDiva
- Mango Sorbet from Pescetarian Journal
- PB&J Macaron from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Peach Cobbler from Cookin’ Mimi
- Pina Colada Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
- Pineapple Empanadas from La Cocina de Leslie
- Scotch Tea Cookies from Shockingly Delicious
- Strawberry Shortcake Whipped Cream Cupcakes from Seduction in the Kitchen
- White Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies from Pies and Plots
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These crostini look beautiful, the platter is plentiful and any time spent with loved ones is wonderful. Enjoy your weekend with your folks!
Oh, my gosh, these crostini look amazing! I usually wrap my prosciutto around the asparagus, but these look SO much easier and just as fabulous!!! Happy Mother’s Day, Alice…see you soon!!! xo
Delicious looking crostini! Enjoy your time with your mother!! <3
I love this simplicity of this and the presentation is perfect. My mom is not very adventurous when it comes to food, but think I could convince her to try this. 😉
Mmm, I’ve had asparagus & prosciutto together before, it’s a great combo. I’ll bet this is an awesome way to enjoy it.
How elegant is THAT! It would be great for a cocktail party, too. On my list for my next girls’ night party where I have to bring something fabulous.
I love how simple your crostini’s are! What a great flavor combination! Perfect for a Mother’s Day Brunch!
I don’t eat very much meat, but prosciutto is in its own category! I love the combination and your images are gorgeous. Happy Mothers Day.
You have combined some of my absolute favorite flavors in this appetizer… I would be so happy to enjoy this treat on Mother’s Day!!
I love your crostini. I have always been a fan of that combination. i am sure your mother will like them.
These are beautiful! Happy Mother’s day!!
Oh my gosh! I love this recipe! I love getting creative with crostinis, and recently made a crostini with fig jam, prosciutto and goat cheese. I definitely need to try yours!
What a petty appetizer! I know my husband and sons would love this, although they prefer Jamón serrano. Have fun with your parents!
I am so glad you will be able to celebrate with your mother, even if it isn’t on mothers day. These crostinis look absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to make them myself.
You obviously have such a warm rewarding relationship with your mom. How wonderful for both if you and that you’ll see her soon. I’m sure she’ll love this appetizer. I know I do.
I love making crostini because the possibilities are endless! Your combination of the asparagus and proscuitto sounds delish!
Ricotta, prosciutto and asparagus on a crostini are indisputable as a fantabulous flavor combo. Indisputable, too, is the love in the dish prepared for your mom. Enjoy your visit <3 Happy Mother's Day to you and your mother =)
YUM, YUM, YUM, I just love this!!
This would be fabulous for brunch
This would be a great appetizer for brunch, looks yummy! I’ll take mine sans prosciutto, but I’d still be just as happy with the ricotta and asparagus! =)
This looks so yummy! The perfect appetizer for a delicious Mother’s Day brunch or dinner! I love prosciutto and asparagus together! Delish!
Oh my. How did you manage to combine so many of my favorite things into one dish?!
I’m so glad that you’ll be able to spend some time with your Mom, she sounds like such a wonderful woman! I love the combo of asparagus and prosciutto! Such a delicious combination!
Thank you so much, Serena!
Oh I am so glad that you got to spend this Mother’s Day with your mum Alice!! Yay! And your dad, of course 😉 Time with my mother seems more precious to me as each new year goes by. Luckily we currently live in the same neighbourhood but it’s weird, I think the ‘finite’ quality of time with those I love has become more real to me lately 🙂 These crostini are gorgeous. Simple but perfect. I can imagine using smoked salmon instead of the prosciutto, too… yum xxx
I love the simplicity and versatility of crostini! These look incredible 🙂 I hope you had a great Mother’s Day!
Oh, man! I could eat the whole platter of these all by myself, Alice. Love the salty prosciutto with the mild ricotta and those roasted asparagus on top are gorgeous. How great that your mom is coming to visit you soon! Hope you had a great Mother’s Day with your little cherubs!
I love this a lot better than asparagus wrapped in prosciutto which is what we usually see — great!
I hope you and your mom had a wonderful Mother’s Day! Your crostini look delicious!
I love these crostinis. I’d like to give this a try while asparagus is still everywhere. These will be our appetizers this weekend! I hope your week is off to a good start. 🙂
So glad you could spend some time with your mom on mother’s day! As I get older I appreciate my mom so much more.. She would love this appetizer! So beautiful and I bet crazy good!
Thank you Maria!! and so simple! I hope you had a fabulous Mother’s Day as well!
Happy belated Mother’s Day! This is perfect for summer. Glad you were able to spend Mother’s Day with your mother and family.
What a beautiful, spring appetizer! It’s really stunning and beautiful in it’s simplicity. This is the exact type of food I love to eat in spring!
Thanks so much, Chris!
Wow,that is a delicious combination.Thank you!