Asparagus With Country Ham And Egg Gravy Recipes

HAM AND ASPARAGUS BREAKFAST BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Unroll dough in baking dish; press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of dish.
• Sprinkle ham and asparagus evenly over dough. In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and mustard with whisk until well combined. Pour mixture over ham and asparagus. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

HAM WITH MAPLE GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert a clove in each diamond. Combine 1/2 cup maple syrup and mustard; pour over ham. Pour apple juice into the roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, basting frequently, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. , Remove ham and keep warm. Transfer the pan juices to a saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and remaining maple syrup. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slice ham; serve with apples and gravy.

HAM GRAVY

Steps:

• Into the pan that the ham was cooked in (or use bacon grease if you don't have ham juices), add the butter. Once melted, add 1/4 cup of the flour and whisk to combine. Continue adding flour, whisking constantly, until a smooth paste is achieved. Cook the roux over a medium heat until you get a nice deep golden color, about 3 minutes. Add the milk, whisking the whole time to prevent lumps forming. Cook until thick and season to taste. Serve over biscuits!

ASPARAGUS WITH COUNTRY HAM AND EGG GRAVY

Steps:

• Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water for 2 minutes and drain.
• In a medium saucepan set over low heat, cook the ham in the butter for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour over the ham and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Increase heat to medium and slowly add the milk while stirring constantly.
• Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and begins to bubble.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped egg, salt, and pepper.
• Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter and spoon the ham and egg sauce over the top.
• Garnish with fresh dill.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH COUNTRY HAM, RED-EYE GRAVY, AND POACHED EGGS

Steps:

• Asparagus
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Arrange the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Roast until the color intensifies to a bright green and the asparagus spears are tender with crispy edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover loosely to keep warm.
• Ham and Gravy
• While the asparagus is in the oven, heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook until the meat is warmed through and begins to brown slightly, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and cover loosely to keep warm.
• Without cleaning the skillet, return it to the heat and add the coffee and butter. Stir to mix, scraping the bottom and sides to incorporate any bits of meat. Cook until the gravy reduces slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the dish is assembled.
• Eggs
• Fill another large skillet with water about 2 inches deep and bring to a boil. Add the vinegar and salt and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Add the eggs one at a time and poach for 2 to 3 minutes, until the whites set and a thin, translucent film forms over the yolks (see Know-how, below). Use a slotted spoon to gently transfer the eggs to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
• Assembly
• Divide the asparagus evenly between individual serving plates or place on a large serving platter and top with the ham. Place 1 or 2 eggs on each slice of ham and spoon the gravy on top. Sprinkle with the tarragon and additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve hot.
• Know-how: Making Poached Eggs
• Poached eggs are as healthy as hard-boiled eggs because they are cooked in water, and as versatile as fried eggs, with yolks as runny or firm as you please. They are easy to make, too. The touch of vinegar added to the water helps the eggs keep their shape while they cook.
• Fill a large skillet with water about 2 inches deep and bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons vinegar and a pinch of sea salt and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Break 1 egg into a small bowl or measuring cup, taking care not to break the yolk. Quickly turn the egg out of the bowl into the simmering water so the egg keeps its shape when it hits the water. Repeat with the remaining eggs, working in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the whites set and a thin, translucent film forms over the yolks. For a firmer yolk, cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Use a slotted spoon to gently transfer the eggs to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.

HAM, ASPARAGUS AND POACHED EGGS

Steps:

• 1. Trim asparagus ends so just the tender stalk is used. If stalk is thick, I will cut just the stalk in half up to the head.
• 2. I like to cook the asparagus in the oven. Just toss with a little oil, spread on baking sheet evenly, and bake at 350 until tender. You can boil to done also. Drain and keep warm.
• 3. While asparagus is cooking, cut ham into individual servings and pan fry.
• 4. Poach as many eggs as needed leaving the yolk runny or at least somewhat runny.
• 5. To plate, place a piece of ham on individual serving plate, top with asparagus and then top with 1 or 2 eggs.
• 6. Hollandaise sauce can be spooned over the top if desired.