2 tbsp butter or margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divi, ded
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
8 slice spam (12 oz. can)
24 asparagus spears, fresh or frozen,, 5 to 6 long
1/4 cup mild salsa
1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs
Directions
Heat oven to 375 degrees. In saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour and
cook until thick. Gradually stir in milk and cook until bubbly and
thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Remove
from heat. Spread the 2 3/4x3 1/2 inch slices of Spam in bottom of 9
x 13 inch baking pan. Put Spam in oven for 5 minutes to soften for
easier rolling. Cook asparagus spears for 4 minutes. Cool slightly
and place 3 spears on each Spam slice. Roll up. Fasten with
toothpick, if needed. Place in the pan. Cover with cheese sauce.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake
uncovered for 20 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
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The History of Recipes
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