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Springtime Ham, Asparagus and Cheese Melt For Easter Recipe
by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Springtime Ham, Asparagus and Cheese Melt For Easter

Sometimes the simple to prepare meals are the tastiest. This open-faced delight surely delivers. We’ve layered a skinny ham salad on top of toasted garlic bread, followed by fresh steamed asparagus and reduced-fat cheese then into the oven to melt. It might sound like a strange combination but wait until you taste it. The skinny on one of these delectable halves is 221 calories, 7.5 grams of fat, and 5 Weight watchers POINTS. It’s delicious and perfect to serve for brunch or lunch.

Rating: 4.5/5
Avg. 4.5/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 slices sourdough wheat bread or cracked wheat sourdough bread
  • 4 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder with parsley (we like Lawry’s)
  • 2 cups lean ham or turkey ham, chopped (from a thick slice)
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise (we like Best Foods Light)
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 16 asparagus spears, steamed
  • 6 slices reduced-fat Swiss or Jarlsberg cheese, cut in half

Directions

  1. Toast each slice of bread. Spread each with ½ tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle each with garlic powder. Cut each piece in half and place on a baking sheet.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the ham, mayonnaise, and mustard. Place the ham salad on top of the garlic bread. Place 2 asparagus spears over the ham salad. Top each with evenly with cheese slices.
  3. Broil 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated and lightly brown. Serve with a fork and knife.
  4. Makes 8 halves, 1-2 per person