Ham and Asparagus Rolls

Ham and Asparagus Rolls

Take 5 ingredients and turn out an eye-catching appetizer featuring ham and tender asparagus.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

20

Minutes

Makes

12

appetizers

12
fresh asparagus spears (about 1 lb)
1/4
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1
tablespoon Dijon mustard
1
teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
6
slices (1/16 inch thick) cooked ham (from deli; about 10 oz)
  1. Fill 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish half full with water and ice; set aside.
  2. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling over high heat. Snap or cut off tough ends of asparagus spears. Add asparagus to boiling water; cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus from skillet; place in baking dish with ice water. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until chilled. Drain; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and thyme.
  4. Spread about 1 teaspoon mayonnaise mixture over each ham slice to within 1 inch of edges. Cut each ham slice in half lengthwise. Roll 1 ham strip tightly around each asparagus spear. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.
Makes 12 appetizers
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
These appetizers can be prepared a day ahead. Refrigerate them tightly covered.
Prosciutto can be substituted for the ham.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Appetizer)
  • Calories 70
    • (Calories from Fat 45),
  • Total Fat 5g
    • (Saturated Fat 1g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 15mg;
  • Sodium 340mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 1g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 0g),
  • Protein 5g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 1/2 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 0;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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