Asparagus Puff Ring

The Puff is very similar to my Ham Salad Puff. Only flour replaces the Bisquick. Try both ! If you love asparagus, you are going to love this combination.

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

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil.
Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each; beat until smooth.
Stir in 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Using 1/4 cupfuls of dough, form a ring around the sides of a greased 10-inch quiche pan or pie plate (mounds should touch).
Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes.
FILLING: Cook asparagus until crisp-tender, 3 - 4 minutes; drain.
In a saucepan, sauté onion in butter until tender.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
Gradually add milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Stir in ham and asparagus; spoon into ring. Serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings.

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