Asparagus Ham Spirals

This recipe is easy to adapt to whatever ingredients you have on hand. From Taste of Home April/May 2004.

• Ready In: 47 mins
• Serves: 28

Ingredients

• 8  fresh asparagus spears
• 1 (8 ounce) package  refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 1 (8 ounce) carton  spreadable chive & onion cream cheese
• 4  slices deli ham (thin slices)
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Put asparagus in skillet with 1/2" water. Bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Drain and set aside.
5. Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; seal perforations.
6. Spread cream cheese over each rectangle to within 1/4" of edges.
7. Top each with ham, leaving 1/4" uncovered on one long side.
8. Place two asparagus spears along the long side with the ham; roll up and press seam to seal.
9. Cut each roll into seven pieces. Place cut side down 1" apart on greased baking sheets.
10. Combine butter and garlic powder; brush over spirals.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes.