White Asparagus in White Sauce

Description

My other grandmother's recipe.

White asparagus in white sauce

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

1. Drain asparagus spears, reserving ½ cup of the liquid.
2. Beat margarine in a saucepan.
3. Add flour; blend.
4. Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and milk.
5. Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles.
6. Add cooked ham and seasonings.
7. Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through but do not boil.
8. Serve in preheated serving dish.