Asparagus Appetizer Spread |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The first time I made this spread was for a potluck get-together. It bought such great comments that I've been making it ever since. My husband and I have two children, 15 and 12. We live in a country home. Every year, we grow a garden, and we're both 4-H advisers. Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed |
1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream, divided |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 envelope unflavored gelatin |
1 cup finely chopped cooked ham |
1 tablespoon chopped chives |
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
assorted crackers |
Directions:
1. Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Cool.
2. Puree asparagus until smooth. Add 1 cup sour cream and the cream cheese; blend well.
3. In a saucepan, combine gelatin and reserved liquid; heat slowly until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in the asparagus mixture, ham, chives, salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 1-qt. round-bottom bowl. Cover and chill until set, about 6 hours.
4. Unmold onto a plate and spread with reserved sour cream. Garnish with additional chopped ham and cooked asparagus if desired. Serve with crackers. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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