Asparagus Ham Tartlets Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 112
  • Fat:
  • 8 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 36 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 108 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 7 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 4 g


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Asparagus Ham Tartlets

Taste of Home

We have our own asparagus patch, and each spring I look forward to making treats like these tartlets. I enjoy them as a mini meal or as appetizers. They freeze well and are very popular at parties. -Elaine Anderson Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

SERVINGS: 18

CATEGORY: Appetizer

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
  • 18 fresh asparagus tips (cut into 1-inch pieces)

Directions:

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in 3/4 cup flour and cornmeal. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
    Shape dough into 18 balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups.
    In a large bowl, whisk egg and cream. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Add cheese and ham.
    Spoon about 1 tablespoon into each cup. Bake at 425° for 7 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°. Top each tart with an asparagus tip. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 17-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.


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