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Asparagus Ham Spirals Recipe

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These appealing appetizers are sure to be a hit at your next party. I'm on the arts council in our small town, so I came up with this snack recipe to serve at some of the events we cater. People will think you really fussed with these yummy bits! -Linda Fischer Stuttgart, Arkansas

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Asparagus Ham Spirals Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 14 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive-and-onion cream cheese
4 thin rectangular slices deli ham
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Place asparagus in a skillet; add 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduced heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; seal perforations. Spread cream cheese over each rectangle to within 1/4 in. of edges. Top each with ham, leaving 1/4 in. uncovered on one long side. Place two asparagus spears along the long side with the ham; roll up and press seam to seal.
Cut each roll into seven pieces. Place cut side down 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Combine butter and garlic powder; brush over spirals. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 28 appetizers.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 171 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 495 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Ham Spirals in Taste of Home April/May 2004, p31

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Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2012 by Nancegam

If freezing, do you cook first?

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by mamoonis

Fun to make. More bready than I thought they'd be but the flavor was really nice. Husband loved.

Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2011 by saeugz

Followed recipe to a t, big hit! I did add Swiss cheese on top to some and those seemed to go faster!

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2011 by DGunz

Big hit, easy to make, followed recipe exactly, except forgot to add the butter/garlic wash. Delicious anyway

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by pottaway

I make this all the time and always get asked for the recipe. If I don't have asparagus, I use bacon. I like to keep some on hand in freezer for last minute entertaining. I freeze them in the big rolls before cutting up in small pieces!