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Asparagus: Asparagus Puff

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 cup water
  
• 1/2 cup butter ( not margarine)
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
  
• 4 eggs
  
• 1 envelope Hollandaise Sauce
  
• 3/4 lb. fresh asparagus ( about 18 spears)
  
• 4 oz. thinly sliced ham; juilienned
  






Instructions



1. In a large sauce pan, bring the water, butter and salt and pepper to a boil.
   
   
2. Add flour and cheese; stir until a smooth ball appears.
   
   
3. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
   
   
4. Add the eggs one at a time; beating well after each addition.
   
   
5. Continue to beat until mixture is smooth and shiny.
   
   
6. In a greased 10" pie plate form a shell by pushing dough from the center toward the edges.
   
   
7. Bake uncovered @ 375 for 30 minutes, or until puffed around the edges and agoldedn brown.
   
   
8. Put 1/2" water in a skillet and add the asparagus and bring to a boil, Simmer about 4 minutes,til crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm
   
   
9. Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions.
   
   
10. Arrange the ham and asparagus in the center of the puff ( to resemble a wheel )
    
    
11. Drizzle the hollandaise sauce over top and serve immediately.
    
    






Final Comments


This is so easy to make and looks quite impressive when done.