White Asparagus in White Sauce

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Title: White Asparagus in White Sauce
Categories: German, Vegetables, Sauces
Yield: 4 servings

29 oz White asparagus; (2 cans) 2 tb Margarine
2 tb Unbleached flour 1/2 c ;asparagus liquid
1/2 c Milk 4 oz Ham;cut into julienne
strips
1/8 ts Nutmeg; freshly grated 1/4 ts Salt

Drain asparagus spears, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid. Heat margarine in
a saucepan. Add flour; blend. Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and
milk. Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles. Add
cooked ham and seasonings. Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through
but do NOT boil. Serve in preheated serving dish.

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