Ham-Asparagus Delight

Ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) packagesfrozen asparagus spears
• 4 English muffins, split and toasted
• 8 slices cooked ham, thin slices
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• paprika
• 34 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 14 cup milk, plus
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 12 cup half-and-half
• 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 dash ground red pepper (cayenne)