*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Asparagus Jewels

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheese

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         Fresh asparagus
   1 1/3  cups          Flour
   1      cup           Cornmeal
     1/4  cup           Sugar
   1      tablespoon    Baking powder
   1      teaspoon      Salt
   1      cup           Milk
     1/2  cup           Salad oil
   4                    Eggs
   8      ounces        Cream cheese -- broken into 24
                        -- chunks
   1      cup           Toasted almonds -- sliced

Snap off asparagus end.  Cut into 1/4-inch slices; reserve tips. 
 Combine dry ingredients and wet (except cream cheese) separately, 
then stir wet into dry and mix well.  Stir in asparagus. 
 Place 1/2 portion of batter into paper muffin cup.  
Add a chunk of cream cheese and cover with remainder of butter portion. 
 Garnish with asparagus tips and almonds.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. 
 Yield: 24 muffins. 

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