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                              Asparagus Pie

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casserole

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      package       frozen asparagus -- (8-oz)
   1      cup           Cubed ham -- cooked
   1      cup           Half and half
   1      can           mushrooms -- drained (4-oz)
   1      teaspoon      Salt
   3                    Eggs -- slightly beaten
     1/3  cup           Chopped onions -- (optional)
   1                    Unbaked -- 9-inch pie crust

Cook asparagus and drain well.  Combine Half and Half, onions, mushrooms and salt in saucepan. 
 Simmer 1 minute.  Add a small amount of the hot mixture to the eggs and blend well.  
Add to mixture in the pan, stirring to blend.  Arrange drained asparagus and ham in the crust. 
 Pour hot mixture over.  Pepper and nut- meg may be sprinkled lightly over the surface. 
 Bake at 400 for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 325 and bake 20-25 minutes longer or
 until a knife blade inserted in pie center comes out clean.


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