Asparagus and Ham Bake

Main Ingredients:

• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen asparagus spears, cooked and drained
• 2 (5-ounce) cans Hormel® Chunk Ham, drained and flaked
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Cut asparagus spears into quarters.

3. 3

   In each of two small casseroles, arrange 1/2 each of asparagus and ham.

4. 4

   In small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes longer or until thickened.

5. 5

   Stir remaining ingredients into saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Spoon over ham in casserole. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.