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This asparagus recipe fits the definition of real comfort food and will leave them asking for more.

Ingredients:
14 (1/2″ thick) slices Italian bread
1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese, divided
1 cup lean, cooked ham, chopped / divided
2 cups fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1″ pieces
6 eggs
1 cup milk
2 Tblsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced

Layer half of the bread slices on the bottom of a greased 9″ square baking dish. Sprinkle with a half cup of cheese, half cup of ham and one cup of asparagus pieces. Place remaining bread slices on top of ham. Repeat layers with remaining cheese, ham and asparagus.

Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and beat until well mixed. Pour evenly over bread layers, then cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven @ 350 degrees 45 minutes. ( Check for doneness by inserting a knife near the center; it should come out clean. If it doesn’t, let it bake a few more minutes , then check it again .)  Yield: 6 servings.

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How to cook ham with that extra “something”.

Ingredients:
4 oz. can mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup flour
4 cups whipping cream
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups cooked ham, diced
1 cup real bacon bits

Heat olive oil, then add mushrooms, parsley and garlic. Saute for five minutes, then add flour and blend well.

In a separate pan, heat whipping cream, salt and pepper till heated through. Combine the two mixtures, stirring constantly ’till thick and creamy. Do not boil.

Lastly, add the ham and bacon bits and mix well. Serve warm over cooked pasta.

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