Potato-Ham Bake

ingredients

• 1  lb.  Yukon gold potatoes, sliced
• 1  8-oz. tub  light cream cheese spread with chive and onion
• 3/4  cup  milk
• 1/4  cup  finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1  Tbsp.  snipped fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon, crushed
• 8  oz.  cooked boneless ham, cut in bite-sized slices
• 1  lb.  fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut in 2 to 3-inch pieces
•     Tarragon sprigs (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In medium saucepan cook potatoes, covered, in small amount of lightly salted boiling water 5 to 7 minutes, just until tender. Drain; transfer to bowl and set aside.

2. For sauce, in same saucepan combine cream cheese, milk, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat and whisk until smooth and cheese is melted. Remove from heat; stir in tarragon.

3. Layer potatoes, ham, asparagus, and sauce in 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle remaining Parmesan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with tarragon and freshly ground black pepper. Serves 4.