Asparagus, Ham, and Cheese Melts |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces) |
1/4 cup mayonnaise |
1 pound thin asparagus |
4 slices italian or other white bread |
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened |
1/4 pound sliced cooked ham |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. In a small bowl stir together Parmesan and mayonnaise. Trim asparagus to fit bread and arrange asparagus in a skillet just large enough to hold it in one layer. Add 1/2 inch salted cold water and cook asparagus, covered, over moderately high heat 5 minutes, or until just tender. In a colander drain asparagus well.
3. Arrange bread on a baking sheet and butter top of each slice. Broil bread about 6 inches from heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Turn bread over and arrange ham on each slice, folding or trimming to fit if necessary. Arrange asparagus on ham and spread with Parmesan mixture. Broil sandwiches about 3 inches from heat until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
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