Ham and Asparagus Scalloped Potatoes

Name: Ham and Asparagus Scalloped Potatoes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion chopped; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced cooked ham; 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) tightly packed; grated Canadian-Swiss cheese; 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour; 2 lb (1 Kg) medium potatoes peeled and very thinly sliced; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups (500 mL) 35 % cream; 2 cups (500 mL) 2-inch (5 cm) pieces thin asparagus

The perfect spring-time brunch for special occasions and family get-togethers. For vegetarians, just leave out the ham.

Prep: 30 min
Cooking: 1 h 5 - 1 h 10

Yields 8 servings

Ingredients

1 small onion chopped
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced cooked ham
2 1/2 cups (625 mL) tightly packed, grated Canadian-Swiss cheese
3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
2 lb (1 Kg) medium potatoes peeled and very thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups (500 mL) 35 % cream
2 cups (500 mL) 2-inch (5 cm) pieces thin asparagus

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Preparation

Toss onion and ham together in bowl. In separate bowl, toss 2 cups (500 mL) cheese and flour together.

Layer 1/4 of the potatoes in lightly buttered 9-inch (23 cm) square dish, at least 2 1/2-in (6 cm) deep. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, 1/4 of the ham and 1/4 of the cheese. Repeat layering ending with cheese.

Heat cream in saucepan until hot; evenly pour over potatoes.

Set pan on baking sheet to catch any spill-over. Cover; bake 50 min in preheated 350 °F (180 °C) oven.

Uncover, scatter with asparagus and remaining cheese; continue to bake 15-20 min until asparagus and potatoes are tender. Let stand 15 min before serving.