Variations of this easy appetizer have been popular on the catering circuit for years. Asparagus always makes elegant finger food and the prosciutto and garlicky goat cheese spread add plenty of hearty flavor. The hors d`oeuvre can be served warm or cold.
MAKES 30:
2 Garlic Cloves (unpeeled)
1 Tbl. Olive oil
2 1/2 Ounces Mild Fresh Goat Cheese (such as Montrachet)
1/4 tsp. Pepper
30 Asparagus Spears, trimmed
15 Paper-thin Prosciutto slices
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place garlic cloves in small baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over garlic; toss to coat. Bake until garlic is very soft, basting occasionally with oil, about 15 minutes. Pour oil off garlic into small bowl. Cool garlic and peel. Add garlic, goat cheese and pepper to oil and mash together.