Potluck Eggs Benedict

This is a great Holiday Brunch Dish. Especially for Easter

ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups milk
8 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
1/2 tsp. tarragon
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 pound cubed fully cooked ham
English Muffins

directions

Cut asparagus into 1/2 inch pieces, using only tender parts of spears. Cook in a small amount of boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes; drain. Set aside to cool. Melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Add milk and broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add ham and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Add eggs, salt, cayenne, tarragon and asparagus; heat through. Serve over English Muffins.