Ingredients

  • 3 cups biscuit mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 12 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 12 cups milk
  • 2 lbs asparagus (1 kg)
  • 1 cup black forest ham, diced (4 oz,125g)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, tarragon, mustard and pepper.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs with milk; pour over dry mixture and stir until smooth.
  • Spread half in greased 13x9x2 inch cake pan.
  • Mixture will be thin.
  • Break tough ends from asparagus.
  • Arrange half in single layer on batter.
  • Sprinkle with ham, onion, and half of the cheese.
  • Spread remaining batter over top.
  • Arrange remaining asparagus over the batter.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in 375 degree Fahrenheit oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown, and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.