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Ham and Cheese with Asparagus
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine Type: North American
Ingredients:
  • 2/3 cup cheese, Parmesan, low sodium, grated
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise, reduced-calorie, cholesterol-free
  • 1 lb asparagus, peeled if large (~28 1/3 spear)
  • 2 tsp butter, unsalted, at room temperature
  • 8 slice, large (4-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 3/4") bread, ciabatta or italian
  • 4 oz ham, cooked, low sodium, sliced (~3/4 cup)
Instructions:
  1. Prep
    1. Place an oven rack 3" from the top of the oven.
    2. Preheat the broiler.
    3. Mix together the Parmesan and mayonnaise.
    4. Trim asparagus to fit bread.
  2. Cooking
    1. Steam the asparagus until just tender, about 3 minutes.
    2. Strain under cold running water.
    3. Drain and pat dry.
    4. Butter the tops of each slice of bread.
    5. Place on a baking sheet and broil for 2 minutes until browned.
    6. Turn the bread over and top half of the slices with ham, asparagus and Parmesan mixture.
    7. Broil for 2 minutes until golden.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 35118%
Total Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 6g29%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 717mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
    Dietary Fiber 4g16%
    Sugars 3g--
Protein 20g41%
Vitamin A 989iu20%
Vitamin C 6mg11%
Calcium 292mg29%
Iron 5mg26%