ASPARAGUS PUFF RING

Puff ring-
¾ c. water
6 T. butter
¾ c. flour
½ t. salt
3 eggs
½ c. Parmesan cheese (divided)
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Add ¼ c. cheese and beat until smooth. Using ¼ cupfuls of dough, form a ring around the sides of a greased 10 inch pie plate (scoops should touch). Sprinkle ¼ cup of cheese around edges. Bake at 400 degrees for 25- 30 minutes.

Filling:
1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into pieces
2 T. butter
2 T. flour
½ t. salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 c. milk (I like whole)
½ c. Mozzarella cheese
2 c. diced cooked ham

Cook asparagus 3-4 minutes. Drain.
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in ham and asparagus. Spoon into center of cooked puff ring. (I like to use a separate bowl in middle of ring…looks a little fancier.) Serves approx. 6.