Ham-Asparagus Delight
- Ready In:
- 36mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen asparagus spears
- 4 English muffins, split and toasted
- 8 slices cooked ham, thin slices
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- paprika
-
Mushroom-Cheese Sauce
- 3⁄4 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1⁄4 cup milk, plus
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
- 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
directions
- Start with the Mushroom-Cheese Sauce: Saute mushrooms and onion in butter in a heavy saucepan until tender; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and wine; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and bubbly.
- Next, cook asparagus according to package directions; drain.
- To assemble sandwiches: Place English muffin halves, cut side up, on a 15-x10-x1-inch jellyroll pan. Place one slice ham on each English muffin half; arrange 4 asparaugs spears on top. Spoon about 2 TB Mushroom-Cheese Sauce over each; sprinkle with 2 TB cheese and paprika.
- Broil 6 inches from heat for 3--5 minutes, or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
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