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
- Jamaican Easter Spice Bun from The Lovely Pantry
- Paska – Ukranian Easter Bread from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Resurrection Rolls from Neighbor Food
Appetizers and Sides
- Asparagus, Brie & Ham Crostini from Daily Dish Recipes
- French Gratin Potatoes (Dauphinoise) from Simply Gourmet
- Lemon Glazed Carrots from Curious Cuisiniere
- Not So Deviled Eggs from Country Girl in the Village
- Orange Raisin Couscous from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Potato and Leek Gratin from Webicurean
- Spinach Spaetzle (Spinat Spaetzle) from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Main Dishes
- Sicilian “Enchiladas” from The Cooking Actress
Dessert
- Bunny-Approved Baked Easter Doughnuts from The Weekend Gourmet
- Carrot Cake Cheesecake from Chocolate Moosey
- 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 Egg Cookies from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- 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
Passover
- Homemade Matzo from The Foodie Army Wife
Dessert
- Apple and Cranberry Charoset from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Flourless Chocolate Torte from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Moroccan Haroset from MarocMama
Wine Pairing Recommendations for #SundaySupper Religious Feasts from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
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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 Ninja Baker
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
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb
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
Renee
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.
Family Foodie
This deliciousness is right up my alley! I’m thinking these need to be added to our Easter Table this year!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
What a creative crostini! I just love it!!
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog
What a great appetizer! I could munch on these all day lol. Thank you for sharing!
Jen @JuanitasCocina
I once had a fancy pants sandwich at Disney that was basically this. I’d rather have yours. YUM!
Sherron@SimplyGourmet
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.
Cindys Recipes and Writings
So pretty Nicole!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
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.
Bea
Those look fantastic, Nicole. I love asparagus, and ham together – putting it on a crostini with Brie sounds amazing!
Liz
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!
kathia
So delicious! And beautiful.
Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba)
Goodness!! These look so fresh and yet so decadent. I looove brie and asparagus!
Diana @GourmetDrizzles
The PERFECT combination of flavors… and so pretty!
So sorry to read about your loss. Sending many prayers your way.
Anne @ Webicurean
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!
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite
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.
Jennie @themessybakerblog@
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.
Katy
So very pretty, the perfect light bite for Spring!
Carla
Yum I could eat a whole plate for dinner! And you may need a plate to get through this snowstorm. Think spring!
Katie
Yum yum yum! These look like such a perfect bite, and I love the beautiful colors!
Crystal
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!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked
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!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
These are adorable! What a perfect Easter appetizer with the ham and asparagus!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
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 🙂