White Asparagus in White Sauce

== Description ==
My other grandmother's recipe.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 (14½ ounces) cans white asparagus, drained reserving liquid
* 2 tablespoons margarine
* 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
* ½ cup asparagus water
* ½ cup milk
* 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into julienne strips
* ⅓ teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
* ¼ teaspoon salt
== Directions ==
# Drain asparagus spears, reserving ½ cup of the liquid.
# Beat margarine in a saucepan.
# Add flour; blend.
# Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and milk.
# Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles.
# Add cooked ham and seasonings.
# Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through but do not boil.
# Serve in preheated serving dish.
Category:Swiss Recipes
Category:White asparagus Recipes
Category:Ham Recipes