Asparagus casserole with ham

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 kg asparagus (also broken asparagus)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch(s) of sugar
• 80 g butter
• 4 eggs
• 50 g flour
• 50 g almonds, sliced
• 200 g whipped cream
• 1 tbsp broth (instant)
• 70 g cheese, grated (possibly Emmental or Gouda)
• 60 g ham, smoked or cooked
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Pepper, white
• Salt
• Nutmeg, grated

Instructions

Working time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

Peel the asparagus, cut into approximately 4 cm long pieces, and cook for approximately 10 minutes, adding a pinch of salt and sugar each. Grease a baking dish with butter. Mix the eggs, flour, cream, bouillon powder, and cheese to make a sauce. Mix the drained asparagus with the finely chopped ham and almonds and add to the baking dish. Pour the sauce over the asparagus. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes in a preheated oven (200°C or 170°C with fan-assisted oven). The sauce should set. Leave uncovered briefly at the end to allow a golden crust to form. Serve with warm baguette or ciabatta.