Asparagus Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 to 2 lb. asparagus
4 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. heated milk
1/4 c. heavy cream
2 slices cooked ham, chopped
4 to 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
1 Tbsp. bread crumbs
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook asparagus partially.
Save 1 cup of asparagus water. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in pan.
Stir in flour and cook a moment.
Gradually add milk and reserved water to make a smooth sauce.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Add cream, ham, salt and pepper.
Pour over asparagus in a casserole dish.
Mix cheese and bread crumbs and sprinkle over sauce.
Dribble remaining butter over top of crumb mixture.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until bubbly.