White asparagus in white sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
29 ounces White asparagus; (2 cans)
2 tablespoons Margarine
2 tablespoons Unbleached flour
½ cup ;asparagus liquid
½ cup Milk
4 ounces Ham;cut into julienne strips
⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg; freshly grated
¼ teaspoon Salt

Directions

Drain asparagus spears, reserving ½ cup of the liquid. Heat margarine in a saucepan. Add flour; blend. Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and milk.

Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles. Add cooked ham and seasonings. Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through but do NOT boil. Serve in preheated serving dish.

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