Ham and Asparagus Savory Tart Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 scant tablespoon flour, plus additional for dusting
- 1 cup milk
- couple of dashes ground nutmeg
- 2.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¾ cup ham, cubed small
- 6-8 medium asparagus spears
- 4 oz gruyere cheese, shredded
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Helpful item: Parchment paper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 713g | |
| Calories 1284 | |
| Calories from Fat 862 | 67% |
| Total Fat 97.54g | 122% |
| Saturated Fat 51.87g | 207% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 367mg | 122% |
| Sodium 3016mg | 126% |
| Potassium 1151mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs 26.24g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 16.61g | 11% |
| Protein 76.17g | 122% |
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