Asparagus Appetizer Spread

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Course : Spreads
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh asparagus -- trimmed
1 1/2 cups sour cream -- divided
8 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1 package unflavored gelatin
1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 package assorted crackers
 

Preparation:

Cook asparagus in small amount of water until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Cool. Puree asparagus until smooth. Add 1 cup sour cream and the cream cheese; blend well. 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-quart round-bottom bowl. Cover and chill until set, about 6 hours. Unmold onto a plate and spread with reserved sour cream. Garnish with additional chopped ham and cooked asparagus if desired. Serve with crackers.

 

Nutritional Information:

327 Calories (kcal); 25g Total Fat; (67% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 67mg Cholesterol; 294mg Sodium