- 1 (12 ounce) package Archer Farms™ frozen steam-in-the-bag asparagus spears
- 1 (12 ounce) package extra lean ham steaks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Dash Archer Farms™ ground nutmeg
- 1 cup half and half (or fat free half and half)
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- Cook asparagus as directed on package. Heat ham as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until bubbly. Slow stir in half and half. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and wine until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, place baked ham steaks on serving platter. Top each steak with about 7 asparagus spears. Spoon on sauce and sprinkle chopped chives or parsley if you have some