How do you turn asparagus into junk food? Wrap it in cream cheese and ham, that’s how.
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1. Bring a quart of salted water to boil in a pan that will accommodate asparagus spears.
2. Snap off woody ends of asparagus. Add asparagus to boiling water. Cook 3–5 minutes or until cooked through but not mushy. Remove from heat and drain; run cold water over asparagus to stop spears from overcooking. Set aside to cool.
3. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, mustard, chives, and salt.
4. On each deli slice, spread a heaping teaspoonful of cream cheese mixture evenly.
5. Roll deli slice around a spear of asparagus. Set on a serving platter and repeat for rest of spears. Refrigerate until ready to serve.