Asparagus Brie and Ham Crostini
These Asparagus Brie and Ham Crostini boast tender Asparagus under delicious, flavorful deli ham, wrapped in melted brie. All sitting atop a toasted piece of french baguette. Delicious! A great appetizer anytime!
We love these wonderful Asparagus Brie and Ham Crostini and you will too.
Spring has arrived… somewhat. Two days ago I was standing at a funeral, shivering and wrapped in a blanket with layers, and yesterday I was in shorts and a t-shirt and actually felt hot all day long. Now, today I am in sweats and socks and we’re expecting a huge snow storm.
I am not even sure how this happens, but thus is the joy of living in St. Louis in the Spring. We are expected to have an accumulation of 6-11″ so we will see what happens. I cannot believe it was so warm yesterday and this is what today will bring. As a consolation, I guess I can stuff my face with these Asparagus Brie and Ham Crostini to keep myself happy and warm and thinking beautiful thoughts of real Spring days.
At any rate, what I love about Spring (and Easter) are the beautiful, soft colors associated with the time of year. When I’m preparing a meal for Easter, I try to keep the palette soft but Spring like. We started making these Asparagus Brie and Ham Crostini a few years back for Easter and they have become somewhat of a tradition. They fit the color palette, everyone loves them and they are just the perfect little Spring appetizer.
The kids are not fond of brie cheese, though I don’t get why since it’s my favorite cheese in the world and they should like it just because I do. *smile* We usually make the crostini’s with half brie cheese and then the other half of them with Mozzarella. So you can of course, do whatever you prefer. Either way they are delish! You can wind up with Asparagus Brie and Ham Crostini as well as Asparagus Mozzzarella and Ham Crostini. You decide.
This week’s #SundaySupper recipes are for Easter and Passover and there is quite the line up of wonderfully delicious recipes to make and share with your family and friends. Be sure and check out the other recipes below.
I did want to take a moment if you made it this far in my post, to thank those of you who stopped by my blog or my facebook page over the past few days to offer your condolences over our loss. We so thank you all for your prayers, your thoughts and your wonderful words. This has been a hard few days, but I’m ready to face the healing process. Saying “goodbye for now” is just not that easy, but I know God’s got this… and that’s enough for me.
Easter
- How To Color Easter Eggs Naturally from Shockingly Delicious
Breakfast, Breads, and Buns
- Easter Brunch Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal from In The Kitchen With KP
Appetizers and Sides
- Asparagus, Brie & Ham Crostini from Daily Dish Recipes
- French Gratin Potatoes (Dauphinoise) from Simply Gourmet
- Potato and Leek Gratin from Webicurean
Main Dishes
- Sicilian “Enchiladas” from The Cooking Actress
Dessert
- Bunny-Approved Baked Easter Doughnuts from The Weekend Gourmet
- Coconut and M&M’s Cookie from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Coconut Cake with Coconut Buttercream from Juanita’s Cocina
- Coconut Cupcakes from Magnolia Days
- Cream Cheese Candies from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Easter Simnel Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Exotic Walnut Cookies from What Smells So Good?
- Nutella Easter Egg Candy from The Messy Baker
- Old-Fashioned Peanut Rolled Eggs from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Painted Sugar Cookies from Ruffles and Truffles
- Strawberry Bundt Cake from Basic N Delicious
Dessert
- Apple and Cranberry Charoset from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Flourless Chocolate Torte from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
Recipe for Asparagus Brie and Ham Crostini
Asparagus Brie and Ham Crostini
Ingredients
- French Bread Baguette sliced into 1/2″ slices
- Fresh asparagus spears cut into 2″ pieces
- Thinly sliced deli ham cut into strips
- Brie cheese cut into 1/4″ slices
- Olive oil
Instructions
- On a pan, place the asparagus pieces and drizzle them with olive oil. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and toss to coat. Bake at 425 degrees for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Brush each of your baguette slices with a little olive oil. If you want them really toasted, broil them for about 2 minutes on each side.
- If not, simple stack the asparagus spears on top of the bread. Then add the ham and then top with the cheese.
- Put in the oven and broil for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove and serve.
The soft Spring palette is perfect for Easter…Great idea, too, about accommodating kidlets with mozzarella…Thank you for sharing this recipe, Nicole.
Praying that this season brings you healing and peace <3
Ah don’t worry the kids will love it once they grow up a bit. I didn’t like it either as a kid but then later on I started to miss it in Asia. Wish I could have all your crostini now.
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. He was young… I hope you are slowly feeling better though. =I
I’m sure your kids will develop the taste for brie. I don’t know how anyone could not love such a wonderful cheese. And I could take a platter of your crostini. It’s perfect for Easter and spring.
This deliciousness is right up my alley! I’m thinking these need to be added to our Easter Table this year!
What a creative crostini! I just love it!!
What a great appetizer! I could munch on these all day lol. Thank you for sharing!
I once had a fancy pants sandwich at Disney that was basically this. I’d rather have yours. YUM!
I just licked my screen—WOW these are beautiful and the flavor combination is something I would LOVE! I hope Spring is coming to MD soon, I could use some warmer weather right about now. Have a Happe Easter.
So pretty Nicole!
I could live on crostinis, and this one has all the right ingredients! Beautiful colors Nicole. A big hug to you and your family during these sad moments.
Those look fantastic, Nicole. I love asparagus, and ham together – putting it on a crostini with Brie sounds amazing!
Yeah, my kids haven’t developed the palates for Brie yet…but I’m sure they’d gobble up the mozz version! Your crostini look perfect for Easter!
So delicious! And beautiful.
Goodness!! These look so fresh and yet so decadent. I looove brie and asparagus!
The PERFECT combination of flavors… and so pretty!
So sorry to read about your loss. Sending many prayers your way.
I’ve been eying these all morning–the fact that I can’t have one *right now* is disappointing, but I’ll be patient and make these for Easter next weekend!
Oh my goodness I wouldn’t know what to do with myself if my daughter didn’t like brie. Hubby loves very stinky cheeses so we often have them in the house so I guess she is just use to it. These crostinis would seriously hit the spot for me right now.
The weather eludes me. It was warm here yesterday, and now they’re calling for snow. I think it’s confused. These little bites look delicious.
So very pretty, the perfect light bite for Spring!
Yum I could eat a whole plate for dinner! And you may need a plate to get through this snowstorm. Think spring!
Yum yum yum! These look like such a perfect bite, and I love the beautiful colors!
Mmm these look wonderful! My husband loves asparagus…and I love all of the other stuff haha so I will have to try these out!
Once again, dearest Nicole, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of a good friend and beloved father, husband and son. I’ve been thinking about you a lot, hoping that you’ve been taking comfort in your friends and family.
As for these crostinis – every element is amazing. Together, this dish is perfection! I used to be a fool and didn’t like Brie cheese either. Now, I love it! It’s like butter in cheese form. Sending you hugs and well wishes!
These are adorable! What a perfect Easter appetizer with the ham and asparagus!
This looks so good Nicole!! And congrats on being listed on Recipes.com Best of the Blogs for asparagus. My #SundaySupper post was listed there too 🙂