Asparagus Ham Bundles

Asparagus Ham Bundles

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups cooked rice
8 slices fully cooked ham (about 1/8 inch thick)
24 fresh asparagus spears, cooked and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in Swiss cheese until melted. Combine 1 cup of cheese mixture with rice. Spread about 1/4 cup on the bottom third of each ham slice.

Top with three asparagus spears; roll up. Place with seam side down in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Pour remaining cheese mixture over the bundles. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Makes 4 servings.