Best-Ever Asparagus/Ham Rolls

Name: Best-Ever Asparagus/Ham Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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 Kerrygold shredded cheddar cheese; 6 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

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!

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 Kerrygold shredded cheddar cheese
6 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Directions

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.