Ham & asparagus roll-ups with cheddar cheese sauce

Ingredients

• 700g asparagus spears
• 8 ham slices
• 2 tbs butter
• 2 tbs plain flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated cheddar

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Preparation

• - Preheat oven at 190C (375F)
  
  - Trim the asparagus, rinse and cook in boiling salted water until just cooked. Drain.
  
  - Use each ham slice to wrap 5-6 asparagus spears and put on a baking tray. Continue with the rest of the asparagus and ham. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes.
  
  - Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and salt, stir constantly. Gradually pour in the milk, stir continuously until the mixture becomes thick and smooth. Stir in the cheddar until melted. Remove from heat.
  
  - Pour the sauce over the asparagus or just serve separately.