Ham and Asparagus Roll-ups

My husband hated asparagus until I fixed this recipe. :)

Ingredients:

2 lbs. asparagus cooked and drained
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
paprika to suit your taste
12 thin slices deli ham

Preparation:


Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; stir in fllour gradually, add milk stirring constantly.
Add salt and pepper. When sauce is thickened, stir in cheese and blend well. Set aside. Roll four spears of asparagus up in each slice of ham with seam side down. Place rolls close together in an oblong baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over all and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until sauce is lightly browned.