Creamed Ham And Asparagus

• 1 lb. fresh or frozen asparagus, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 1/2 c. milk, divided
• 2 Tbsp. butter or oleo
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1 1/2 lb. cubed cooked ham
• 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (optional)
• 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

1. In a saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until tender; drain and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons milk.
3. Add butter, salt, pepper and remaining milk.
4. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Add parsley, ham, eggs, cheese and asparagus; cook and stir over low heat until ham is warmed and cheese melted.
5. Serve over toast or biscuits.
6. Yield:
7. 4 to 6 servings.

cornstarch, milk, butter, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, ham, eggs, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=947697 (may not work)