Asparagus Appetizer Spread

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Fresh asparagus - trimmed
1 1/2 cups	355ml	Sour cream - (12 oz), divided
1 packet		Cream cheese - softened
1		Unflavored gelatin
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Finely chopped cooked ham
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Black pepper
		Assorted crackers - for accompaniment

Recipe Instructions

Cook asparagus in a 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.

Source:
Emeril Lagasse

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