Asparagus Appetizer Spread

Name: Asparagus Appetizer Spread
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1-1/2 cups 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

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1-1/2 cups 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.