Asparagus Puff Ring

• 3/4 cup water
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups diced fully cooked ham

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each; beat until smooth. Stir in 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
2. Using 1/4 cupfuls of dough, form a ring around the sides of a greased 10-in. quiche pan or pie plate (mounds should touch). Top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 400u0b0 for 35 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cook asparagus in a small amount of water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
4. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; add cheeses and stir until melted.
5. Stir in ham and asparagus; spoon into ring. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asparagus-puff-ring/ (may not work)