Spearcarrier

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 3 Cuisine: American

Spearcarrier features tender asparagus and ham rolled into bundles, topped with a creamy, cheesy sherry-flavored sauce on crispy toasted bread, perfect for elegant appetizers or light meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can asparagus spears, drained
  • 6 thin slices cooked ham
  • 8 oz. package cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • dash of nutmeg
  • 3 slices white bread, toasted
  • butter or margarine, softened

Instructions

  1. Place 2 to 3 asparagus spears on one end of each ham slice and roll up to form 6 bundles.
  2. Heat cream cheese and milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring often until smooth.
  3. Blend in sherry, onion salt, and nutmeg until well combined.
  4. Butter the toasted bread slices, trim crusts, and cut each slice diagonally.
  5. Place one ham bundle on each toast point.
  6. Spoon 2 tablespoons of hot cream cheese sauce over each ham bundle and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  7. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until warm and browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

755 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.5g 41% DV
Total Fat 50.2g 64% DV
Carbs 56.1g 20% DV
Fiber 5.9g 21% DV
Sugar 13.8g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 864.3mg 38% DV
Potassium 432.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 118.5mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 133.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 402.3mg 31% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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