Asparagus Ham au Gras

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 14-1/2-ounce can green asparagus spears, drained
 * 12 ounces cooked ham, sliced or cubed
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 teaspoon salt, divided
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 1/4 cup chopped pimientos
 * 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
 * 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
 * 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Directions
Arrange asparagus in buttered baking dish, about 9x12x2-inches. Arrange ham over asparagus. Season rice with 3/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper and red pepper. Add pimientos and toss lightly. Spoon over ham.

Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, mustard and cheese to whipped cream. Spread over top of rice. Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes.