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Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid

Published: Mar 19, 2017 · Modified: Dec 7, 2020 by Nicole Cook · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 29 Comments

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It’s elegant, can be served at just about any brunch or lunch and is easier than you may think! Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid is the perfect addition to any table and looks so pretty.

Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid #SundaySupper

My family loves asparagus, it one of our favorite Spring time veggies. We eat it year round, but there is no doubt they taste more flavorful and fresh come Spring each year.

Several years ago, for an Easter event we attended, I made a couple of these Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid’s and I will admit I had no idea how well they’d turn out.

They are so perfect sliced and served at a brunch or at an Easter meal. They also make a GREAT appetizer. They can be sliced and then cut in half, insert a toothpick and you have a cute VERY delicious appetizer to take with you to any event.

Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid #SundaySupper

Today’s Sunday Supper is celebrating Spring time recipes, and there are so many wonderful things about Spring. The food of course is near and dear to my heart.

But I love the blossoming flowers, the bees suckling nectar, the tree’s growing and turning green again. It’s a time for renewal

Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid #SundaySupper

I told you it’s so easy, but looks so elegant. And cheesy. And flaky. And delicious.

Just check the directions for this Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid.

Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid #SundaySupper

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Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid

Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid

Asparagus Ham and Swiss Danish Braid

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Refrigerated Danish Pastry Dough, if you don't have any near you, use a sheet of crescent dough instead
  • 8-12 ham slices
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4-8 swiss cheese slices
  • 1/2 lb. asparagus
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • sea salt, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Unroll danish pastry dough out on a floured surface. Using a knife, cut 1/4-1/2" tabs along both long sides. Be sure and check out this Apple Braid recipe for a great visual look at an easy method to make the cuts for the braid.
  3. Spread the Dijon Mustard in the center of the dough.
  4. Layer the ham slices up on top of the Dijon Mustard.
  5. Layer the Swiss Slices next.
  6. Braid the bread dough.
  7. Cut the asparagus to about 2" including the head.
  8. Slide them in between the different braided spots like you see in the photo.
  9. In a small bowl, beat the egg white and water together. Brush across the top of the bread. Sprinkle sea salt lightly over the top and on the asparagus, if desired.
  10. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Eat. Live. Run has an AWESOME photo tutorial on how to properly cut your dough to make it easier to braid. Check out her Apple Braid to see the easiest way to accomplish this look.

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Comments

  1. Carlee

    March 19, 2017 at 7:07 am

    What a beautiful braid! This would ve perfect for our annual Easter open house!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      March 20, 2017 at 11:29 am

      It’s one of those things that’s simply a hit everywhere you go, I hope you have another instance to try it. 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts

    March 19, 2017 at 7:15 am

    This is such a clever idea!!!
    I love how simple it sounds, perfect for the end of a busy weekend!!!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      March 20, 2017 at 11:29 am

      It really is so simple, yet looks like it took so much work!

      Reply
  3. Liz @ Books n' Cooks

    March 19, 2017 at 10:00 am

    This is beautiful! What a lovely idea for a spring brunch or light lunch.

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      March 20, 2017 at 11:28 am

      It’s so wonderfully flavorful while still being light and spring like. Love it! Thank you!

      Reply
  4. The Finer Cookie/Kim

    March 19, 2017 at 10:29 am

    What a great photo! You had my attention right away. This looks delicious. I want to make it right away.

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      March 20, 2017 at 11:28 am

      You should, you will love it!! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. cheri

    March 19, 2017 at 11:48 am

    What a beautiful and elegant Danish braid, this is perfect for entertaining. Gorgeous pics!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      March 20, 2017 at 11:27 am

      Thank you so much Cheri! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Liz

    March 19, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    Gorgeous AND delicious! Perfect for Easter morning!!! I will have to see if I can find Danish pastry dough!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      March 20, 2017 at 11:27 am

      Thank you Liz! I used Wewalka Dough (www.wewalka.us – a quick location search and it looks like you’ll find certain products at Meijer and others at Walmart but the Danish dough isn’t there just yet (brand new) (refrigerated Dairy case near like the tubes of Cinnamon Rolls etc), I know it’s not available everywhere so if not, just use crescent sheets because they DO Work! (or if you can try it with Wewalka Puff Pastry Dough instead) Good luck!

      Reply
  7. Nikki@soulfullymade

    March 19, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    This is absolutely beautiful! I cannot wait to make this! I think it is perfect for spring!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      March 20, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Thank you! I hope you do, it’s my favorite Spring dish!

      Reply
  8. Caroline

    March 19, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    This looks so good – both pretty and easy, definitely one to try!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      March 20, 2017 at 11:16 am

      It really is delicious, and then something that makes your table look pretty! Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Constance | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

    March 20, 2017 at 8:58 am

    This is absolutely stunning!!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      March 20, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Aw, thank you so much Connie! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Andrea | From the Bookshelf

    March 20, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    Looks fantastic! Saved this for a try at Easter!

    Reply
  11. Wendy Klik

    March 21, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    This is so lovely. Who wouldn’t be proud to have this on their Easter Brunch table.

    Reply
  12. Cindy @CindysRecipesAndWritings

    March 21, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    Wow Nicole! What a beautiful presentation!

    Reply
    • Nicole Cook

      March 22, 2017 at 7:09 am

      Thank you so much Cindy!! xoxo

      Reply

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