HAM-AND-CHEESE ASPARAGUS BUNDLES

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Use puff pastry for these asparagus bundles! These Ham-and-Cheese Asparagus Bundles feature all those ingredients rolled up into adorable bundles of joy, perfect for your brunch menu or any occasion.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 42m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

27 fresh asparagus spears (1 lb.)
1 frozen puff pastry sheet (1/2 of 17.3-oz. pkg.), thawed
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
18 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham
9 KRAFT Big Slice Swiss Cheese Slices, cut crosswise in half
1 egg
2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 400ºF.
Trim asparagus into 5-inch spears. Add to pan of boiling water; cook 2 to 3 min. or just until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, discard trimmed asparagus pieces or reserve for another use. (See tip.)
Drain cooked asparagus spears. Immediately add to bowl of ice water; let stand until completely cooled.
Meanwhile, cover baking sheet with parchment; spray with cooking spray. Unfold pastry sheet onto lightly floured cutting board; roll into 9-inch square. Spread with mustard; cut into 9 (3-inch) squares.
Drain asparagus; pat dry. Wrap 2 ham slices around 3 asparagus spears. Repeat with remaining ham slices and asparagus spears to make 8 additional bundles.
Place 1 cheese slice diagonally on top of each pastry square; top with wrapped asparagus bundle.
Whisk egg and water until blended; brush onto uncovered pastry points. Bring opposite points of pastry squares over tops of asparagus bundles; press pastry together to seal. Place on prepared baking sheet. Brush pastry with remaining egg wash; sprinkle with pepper.
Bake 20 to 22 min. or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g