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Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 cup diced country ham
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- chopped fresh dill or chives, for garnish
Method
- Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water for 2 minutes and drain.
- In a medium saucepan set over low heat, cook the ham in the butter for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the ham and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium and slowly add the milk while stirring constantly.
- Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and begins to bubble.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped egg, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter and spoon the ham and egg sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh dill.
