Baked Asparagus Parcels

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From today's local paper, the west australian. it is recommended as a main for 4 with another side dish. the contributor thought thicker spears were better.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 200c.

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Snap one of the asparagus spears to find the tender point and then cut them all so they are the same length.

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Boil in salted water for 3 minutes and then drain.

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Melt the butter in a small frypan and add the spring onions and cook over a gentle heat until slightly softened - about 3 minutes.

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Add to the frypan the mustard , half the cream , half the cheese and the lemon juice , mix well together and check the seasoning and adjust as necessary.

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Lay out the slices of ham and divide the mixture evenly between the 12 slices.

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Put three spears on each slice and roll up neatly.

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Place in a baking dish in a single layer and pour over the rest of the cream and scatter the remaining cheese.

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Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until all is hot.

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Ingredients

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asparagus spears, butter, spring onion, dijon mustard, cream, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper, ham