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Asparagus Ham Spirals

Name: Asparagus Ham Spirals
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 28 appetizers.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

28 appetizers

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 171 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

Asparagus Ham Spirals

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