Ham-Asparagus Brunch Cake

Yield: 10 servings

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sliced green onion
About 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut (about 1 1/2 cups)
6 eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked ham, chopped
6 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Melt butter in large heavy skillet. Cook onion and asparagus over medium heat about 3 minutes.

Stir together in large mixing bowl eggs, cream, and seasonings. Place asparagus mixture and ham in well-buttered baking dish. Pour egg mixture over all. Bake 20 minutes.

Sprinkle dish with cheese and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Yield: 10 servings; Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Per Serving: 208 Cal (67% from Fat, 29% from Protein, 4% from Carb); 15 g Protein; 15 g Tot Fat; 2 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 152 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 533 mg Sodium; 189 mg Cholesterol