PROVOLONE CHEESE WRAPS RECIPES

Steps:

• For each wrap, cut a 15x11-inch piece of parchment paper. Cut in half crosswise. On one piece of parchment lay one slice of cheese. Tear another cheese slice into four equal pieces and arrange around cheese on paper without overlapping. Sprinkle with pepper and herb or spice, if desired. Cover with remaining parchment. Microwave on 100% power (high) for 15 seconds. Remove from microwave. Without uncovering cheese, use your fingers to press from the center outward to form a 7-inch circle of cheese (make sure to fill in any gaps that show through the paper). Place covered cheese in the freezer for 2 to 3 minutes or until firm. Peel cheese wrap from paper. Repeat with remaining cheese slices and additional parchment.
• To store, place in an airtight storage container with parchment in between. Chill up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month; thaw in the refrigerator before using.

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and briefly cook uncovered until just beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and season with salt and pepper.
• Bunch the spears into groups of 5. Place a slice of provolone cheese over the top of each bunch. Wrap a slice of prosciutto, starting at the base of the spears, around the spear-cheese package and secure with a toothpick.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place each wrapped asparagus bunch on the grill.
• Grill until prosciutto is crispy and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.