Cheesy Leftover Ham and Asparagus Tarts
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets, frozen and thawed
- 30 grams butter, unsalted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil plus more to drizzle, or other vegetable oil
- 1 large onions minced
- 150 grams ham sliced, from leftover, or turkey
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese 250 grams, or cream cheese
- 2 bunches asparagus trimmed and halved
- 1 large eggs lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated shaved or grated
- Preheat the oven to 180C (350 F degrees) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats or coat with cooking spray.
- Cut each pastry sheet into 4 squares, then lightly score a 1-inch border around the edges of each square with a knife, without cutting all the way through.
- Arrange the squares on the prepared baking sheets and refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
- Add butter and oil in a frypan over medium heat, once butter melts, stir in onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until softened but not coloured.
- Cool slightly.
- Finely chop ham in a food processor.
- Add onion, mustard and mascarpone or cream cheese, then pulse to just mix.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread mixture evenly within the border of each pastry square, then top with asparagus pieces, alternating tips and ends.
- Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Brush pastry borders with egg, then bake tarts for 20 to 25 minutes until pastry is golden and asparagus is tender and crispy.
- Sprinkle parmesan on top.
- Serve warm with any your favorite mixed greens salad if desired.
pastry, butter, olive oil, onions, ham, mustard, mascarpone cheese, bunches, eggs, parmesan
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/cheesy-leftover-ham-asparagus-t-51591 (may not work)