White Asparagus In White Sauce
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Course : German
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  29      ounces        white asparagus; -- (2 cans)
   2      tablespoons   margarine
   2      tablespoons   unbleached flour
     1/2  cup           asparagus liquid
     1/2  cup           milk
   4      ounces        ham; cut into julienne strips
     1/8  teaspoon      nutmeg; freshly grated
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
 

Preparation:

Drain asparagus spears, reserving 1/2 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.