Pierogi with Ham and Asparagus

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 (12 0z) pkg. diced cooked ham, drained
• 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tsp bottled minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 (15 oz) can chicken broth
• 1 (8 oz) container chive and onion cream cheese, softened
• 2 (16 oz each) pkgs frozen potato and Cheddar pierogi, baked according to package directions
• 1 c chopped grape tomatoes

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add ham, asparagus, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

Slowly stir in broth; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Add cream cheese, stirring until melted.

Spoon ham mixture over baked pierogi; top with tomatoes.

From Cooking with Paula Deen, November 2013.