Recipe: Asparagus Ham Swirls

Asparagus Ham Swirls

16 fresh asparagus spears -- trimmed
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
16 thin slices fully cooked ham
16 thin slices Swiss cheese
2 eggs -- beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
cooking oil

In a skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain well. Spread about 1 teaspoon of mustard on each ham slice. Top with one slice of cheese. Place an asparagus spear at one end (trim to fit if needed). Roll up each ham slice tightly; secure with three toothpicks. Dip ham rolls in egg, then roll in bread crumbs. In an electric skillet, heat 1" oil to 350?. Fry rolls, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels; keep warm. Cut each roll between the toothpicks into three pieces.

Recipe By: Taste of Home---May 1997
Shared by Bonni, Appetize, April 1999
recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2001-02-19
From: Nancy,.SanFran
Serving Size: 48