MexicoKaren
Joyfully Retired
Not especially fancy, but a nice, tasty recipe. This goes together fast and ends up looking pretty good (sorry I don't have a picture to post). You could certainly add more seasonings if you wish.
Ham and Asparagus Rolls au Gratin
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]1 and ½ cups cooked rice[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]3 T butter[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]3 T flour[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]2 cups milk[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]½ tsp onion salt or powder
[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]1 cup shredded cheese of your choice[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]8 thin slices of boneless fully cooked ham[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]24-32 asparagus spears, cooked until barely tender[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Melt butter or margarine.
Blend in flour and salt.
Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thick.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Stir until melted.
Blend 1 cup sauce into rice.
Spoon an equal amount of rice mixture onto narrow end of each ham slice.
Top each slice with 3 or 4 asparagus spears and roll ham around filling.
Arrange rolls in shallow 2 quart baking dish.
Pour remaining sauce over rolls.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350° until hot, about 25 to 30 minutes. [/FONT]
Ham and Asparagus Rolls au Gratin
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]1 and ½ cups cooked rice[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]3 T butter[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]3 T flour[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]2 cups milk[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]½ tsp onion salt or powder
[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]1 cup shredded cheese of your choice[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]8 thin slices of boneless fully cooked ham[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]24-32 asparagus spears, cooked until barely tender[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Melt butter or margarine.
Blend in flour and salt.
Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thick.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Stir until melted.
Blend 1 cup sauce into rice.
Spoon an equal amount of rice mixture onto narrow end of each ham slice.
Top each slice with 3 or 4 asparagus spears and roll ham around filling.
Arrange rolls in shallow 2 quart baking dish.
Pour remaining sauce over rolls.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350° until hot, about 25 to 30 minutes. [/FONT]
