Asparagus And Ham Crescent Bundles Recipes

HAM AND ASPARAGUS BUNDLES WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk sauce mix and milk together in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add butter. Bring to a boil, stirring until melted and smooth. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook asparagus for 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels.
• Wrap a slice of ham around 4 asparagus spears and place on a serving tray. Repeat with remaining asparagus and ham. Drizzle hollandaise sauce over the asparagus bundles and garnish with dill.

ASPARAGUS BUNDLES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Divide crescent sheet dough into 4 equal rectangles.
• 2. Divide apricot preserves equally among crescent dough and spread evenly over dough. Sprinkle each dough rectangle evenly and equally with shredded cheese.
• 3. Remove ends from asparagus stalks and cut all stalks to the same length, approximately 1 inch longer than crescent dough.
• 4. Place asparagus on dough rectangles with tips sticking out from the dough. Bring dough over the top and pinch to seal seam to create bundles. Place each bundle seam side down on ungreased baking sheet.
• 5. Bake for 15 - 18 minutes or until dough is golden brown. *If using crescent rolls, divide into 4 rectangles (2 rolls make a rectangle) and press seams together before spreading with preserves.
• 6. TIP: Make this a full meal by adding 4 slices (approximately 2 ounces each) of smoked ham from your deli! Cut each ham slice in half. To assemble: place one slice on top of cheese, add the asparagus, and then place other slice on top of asparagus. Seal bundle as indicated!

DIJON HAM AND ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Break off the woody parts of the stem so that only about the top 3 inches or so of the stalk remain.
• Place the asparagus in a microwavable bowl with just enough water to cover. Place a towel over the top of the bowl. Microwave on 50 percent power until tender (2 minutes). Drain.
• Open the package of crescent rolls and spread out the crescent roll dough sheets evenly on a large baking sheet. Roll out each sheet as much as possible. Coat the dough sheet with an even layer of Dijon mustard.
• Wrap 1-2 asparagus stalks in 1-2 slices of ham. Place at the wide end of the crescent dough and roll up in the dough. Repeat for each crescent roll.
• Bake until slightly golden brown (about 10-12 minutes). Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.