Asparagus Ham au Gras

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 x 14½-ounce can green asparagus spears, drained
 * 12 ounces cooked ham, sliced or cubed
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 teaspoon salt, divided
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
 * ¼ cup chopped pimentos
 * ½ teaspoon dry mustard
 * 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
 * 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Directions

 * 1) Arrange asparagus in buttered baking dish, about 9x12x2-inches.
 * 2) Arrange ham over asparagus. Season rice with ¾ teaspoon salt, black pepper and red pepper.
 * 3) Add pimientos and toss lightly. Spoon over ham.
 * 4) Add remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, mustard and cheese to whipped cream.
 * 5) Spread over top of rice.
 * 6) Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes.