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

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

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.

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

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sgronholz

Jul 6, 2014

Although these are supposed to be an appetizer, I served them for our breakfast this morning, along with eggs and fruit. They're absolutely delicious! Since it's just the two of us, I'm going to put a few of them in the freezer so my husband and I can enjoy them at a later date. I will definitely make these again!
Nancegam

Nov 7, 2012

If freezing, do you cook first?
mamoonis

Jan 22, 2012

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

Jul 17, 2011

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

Jan 2, 2011

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

Dec 29, 2010

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!