Creamed Ham and Asparagus |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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To be truthful, asparagus is my least favorite vegetable. But I make an exception with this recipe my mom and I came up with together. The ham and cheese really lend a tasty difference. Now that our parents are retired, my brothers and I have taken over the family farm. We milk 200 Holsteins. Ingredients:
1 pound fresh or frozen asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1-1/2 cups milk, divided |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes |
1-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed |
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
toast points or biscuits |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until tender; drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cornstarch, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Add parsley, ham, eggs, cheese and asparagus; cook and stir over low heat until ham is warmed and cheese is melted. Serve over toast points or biscuits. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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