Asparagus Ham Swirls Recipe

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I came across the recipe for this hot appetizer years ago and have made it many tomes to share with friends and co-workers. Asparagus, ham and cheese combine into a fun finger food. —Nancy Ingersol, Midlothian, Illinois

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Asparagus Ham Swirls Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
16 thin slices fully cooked ham
16 slices process Swiss cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
Canola oil

Directions

In a large skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain well. Spread about 1 teaspoon of mustard on each ham slice. Top with one slice of cheese.
Place an asparagus spear at one end (trim to fit if needed). Roll up each ham slice tightly; secure with three toothpicks. Dip ham rolls in egg, then roll in bread crumbs.
In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Fry rolls, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
Cut each roll between the toothpicks into three pieces. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 144 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 670 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Ham Swirls in Taste of Home April/May 1997, p29