Asparagus Puff Ring

Name: Asparagus Puff Ring
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 6 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup diced onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups diced fully cooked ham

16 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups diced fully cooked ham

Directions

1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each; beat until smooth. Stir in 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
2

Using 1/4 cupfuls of dough, form a ring around the sides of a greased 10-in. quiche pan or pie plate (mounds should touch). Top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, cook asparagus in a small amount of water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
4

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; add cheeses and stir until melted.
5

Stir in ham and asparagus; spoon into ring. Serve immediately.