Poached Eggs with Smoked Ham, Asparagus, and Cheddar Cheese Sauce

Makes 4 servings

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1-1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 cup grated aged cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch each of cayenne pepper and nutmeg
  • ½ sourdough baguette, cut at a slight angle into 8 rounds
  • 8 thick slices of black forest ham
  • 8 large eggs
  • 16 asparagus spears, trimmed and blanched

Preheat over to 425 degrees.  Melt butter in a small pot, stir in flour until well combined.  Slowly whisk in milk.  Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until sauce thickens.  Mix in the cheese and seasonings.  Remove from heat and reserve.

Place baguette slices on a baking sheet.  Top each with a slice of ham.  Place one poached egg on top the ham and place two asparagus spears and a little of the cheese sauce on top and bake for 10 minutes to head through bread, ham. Asparagus and sauce.  Serve immediately.

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