Shelly's Recipe

ASPARAGUS HAM TARTLETS

Category: Quiche and Savory Tarts / Tartlettes

1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp flour, divided
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 egg
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup diced cooked ham
18 fresh asparagus tips (1 inch pieces)

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add 3/4 cup flour and cornmeal; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Shape dough into 18 balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased mini-muffin cups.

In a bowl, whisk egg and cream. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Add cheese and ham; mix well. Spoon about 1 tbsp into each cup. Bake at 425 for 7 minutes. Reduce heat to 325.

Top each with an asparagus tip. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 17-20 minutes longer or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean.