This is a very simple recipe to whip up if you’re short on time and you don’t wish to make anything too difficult. You can even use pickled asparagus (drained well) in place of the steamed asparagus.
ASPARAGUS- HAM ROLL-UPS
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20 stalks fresh asparagus
8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 tsp fresh dill weed
1 tsp freshly chopped chives
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp lemon pepper
10 full slices Black Forest Ham or Prosciutto
1. Cook asparagus stalks about 3 minutes in boiling water (or steam), just until tender. Drain well and pat dry carefully with paper towels. Set aside.
2. Combine cream cheese, dill, chives, garlic and pepper. Cut ham slices in half crosswise. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Roll around each asparagus spear. Chill for several hours before serving.
Yield: 20 roll-ups
