1 cup cooked ham, cut in julienne strips
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (half red bell pepper for more color)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1 1/2 cups cooked asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
Baked puff pastry shells or hot cooked rice
In a large skillet or heavy saucepan over medium heat, lightly brown ham in
butter or margarine. Add green pepper and onion; cook, stirring, until
vegetables are tender. Add flour and cook ,stirring, until flour is absorbed
and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and add milk a little at a time,
stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Add eggs and asparagus and
reheat. Serve over puff pastry shells or hot cooked rice.
Serves 6.