Springtime Ham, Asparagus and Cheese Melt For Easter Recipe
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.
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough wheat bread or cracked wheat sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder with parsley (we like Lawryâs)
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Broil 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated and lightly brown. Serve with a fork and knife.
- Makes 8 halves, 1-2 per person
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 145g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 351 | |
| Calories from Fat 178 | 51% |
| Total Fat 20.12g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 8.9g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium 1023mg | 43% |
| Potassium 316mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 21.61g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 2.58g | 2% |
| Protein 21.76g | 35% |
