POTLUCK EGGS BENEDICT

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Asparagus spears give this hearty breakfast dish big springtime flavor. It's super served over warm fluffy biscuits...and a great way to use up extra hard-cooked eggs. - Pauline Van Breemen, Franklin, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 pound cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 hard-boiled large eggs, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 to 12 biscuits, warmed

Steps:

Cut asparagus into 1/2-in. pieces, using only tender parts of spears. Cook in a small amount of boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Set aside to cool. , Melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Add milk and broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add ham and cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Add eggs, salt, cayenne and asparagus; heat through. Serve over biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 32g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 214mg cholesterol, Sodium 1444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.