BEST-EVER ASPARAGUS/HAM ROLLS

Best-Ever Asparagus/Ham Rolls image

This is an easy dish to prepare, yet elegant enough for company. I'm always asked for the recipe. I adapted it from one of my mother's recipes. And now, this is one of the few ways I can get our daughters to enjoy asparagus!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
16 slices sandwich-type ham
Prepared mustard
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

Cook asparagus until crisp-tender. Spread one side of each ham slice with mustard. Roll ham around 2-3 asparagus spears. Layer rolls, seam side down, in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Set aside. , In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Blend in flour until smooth. Slowly stir in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and, if desired, onions. Pour over ham rolls. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.