Asparagus, Ham, and Cheese Melts

• 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

1. Preheat broiler.
2. In a small bowl stir together Parmesan and mayonnaise.
3. Trim asparagus to fit bread and arrange asparagus in a skillet just large enough to hold it in one layer.
4. Add 1/2 inch salted cold water and cook asparagus, covered, over moderately high heat 5 minutes, or until just tender.
5. In a colander drain asparagus well.
6. Arrange bread on a baking sheet and butter top of each slice.
7. Broil bread about 6 inches from heat until golden, about 2 minutes.
8. Turn bread over and arrange ham on each slice, folding or trimming to fit if necessary.
9. Arrange asparagus on ham and spread with Parmesan mixture.
10. Broil sandwiches about 3 inches from heat until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

freshly grated parmesan, mayonnaise, thin, italian, unsalted butter, ham

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/asparagus-ham-and-cheese-melts-15164 (may not work)