Ingredients
- 2 pounds fat white or green asparagus, peeled and tied into 6 bundles, peels reserved
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 6 thin slices of smoked ham, such as Virginia ham or Black Forest
- 1 cup shredded Comté or Gruyère cheese (1/4 pound)
Description
Food & Wine
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