Asparagus Ham Birds Recipe
Ingredients
| Asparagus spears | 12 , cooked, drained | |
| Butter/Margarine | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Flour | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dry mustard | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten | ||
| Leftover ham slice | 4 , boiled | |
| Sharp cheddar cheese | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
Directions
Place butter in 1-quart measure.
MICROWAVE on HIGH until butter melts.
Stir in flour, salt and mustard to make a smooth paste.
Gradually stir in milk.
MICROWAVE 2 1/2 MINUTES to 3 MINUTES on HIGH, or until thickened, stirring once with a wire whip.
Stir a little of the hot mixture into egg yolks.
Blend warmed yolks into hot sauce.
Wrap each slice of ham around three asparagus spears, secure with wooden pick.
Arrange roll-ups in shallow dish.
Pour white sauce over them.
MICROWAVE 4 to 5 MINUTES on '5', or until heated through.
Sprinkle with cheese.
MICROWAVE 20 SECONDS on '5', or until cheese melts.
Serve on buttered toast triangle, if desired.
MICROWAVE on HIGH until butter melts.
Stir in flour, salt and mustard to make a smooth paste.
Gradually stir in milk.
MICROWAVE 2 1/2 MINUTES to 3 MINUTES on HIGH, or until thickened, stirring once with a wire whip.
Stir a little of the hot mixture into egg yolks.
Blend warmed yolks into hot sauce.
Wrap each slice of ham around three asparagus spears, secure with wooden pick.
Arrange roll-ups in shallow dish.
Pour white sauce over them.
MICROWAVE 4 to 5 MINUTES on '5', or until heated through.
Sprinkle with cheese.
MICROWAVE 20 SECONDS on '5', or until cheese melts.
Serve on buttered toast triangle, if desired.
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