Country Ham And Asparagus Mini Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter until well blended.
2. 2
   Stir in 3/4 cup of the flour and the cornmeal.
3. 3
   Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
4. 4
   Lightly grease 18 miniature muffin cups and then preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
5. 5
   Shape the dough into 18 balls.
6. 6
   Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup; set aside.
7. 7
   In a small bowl, stir together the Swiss cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon flour.
8. 8
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and cream.
9. 9
   Stir in the Swiss cheese mixture and ham.
10. 10
    Spoon evenly into the muffin cups.
11. 11
    Bake 7 minutes.
12. 12
    Top each muffin with an asparagus tip.
13. 13
    Decrease oven temperature to 300 degrees.
14. 14
    Cover with foil; bake 17 minutes, or until set.
15. 15
    Serve warm.