Baked Deviled Eggs with Asparagus

Ingredients

Contains: egg, milk, wheat, soy, fish (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 10 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can deviled ham spread
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon grated onion
• 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• salt to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup crushed corn flake cereal
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Put the asparagus pieces in a pan of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender, then drain well and spread them in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper, and cook for 1 minute.

3. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and shredded Cheddar until melted. Season with salt to taste and remove from heat.

4. Scoop the yolks from the 20 egg halves into a bowl and mash them with the deviled ham, heavy cream, grated onion and 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

5. Spoon the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves, mounding it slightly. Arrange the filled eggs cut side up over the asparagus in the baking dish.

6. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the eggs and asparagus. Toss the crushed corn flake cereal with the 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over the top.

7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the topping is golden brown. The eggs only need to be heated through.

8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.