Ham and Asparagus Tartines

• 2 tablespoons of the butter (youll still need 2 tablespoons
• 4 large 3/4-inch-thick hand-cut slices from a large loaf of farm-style bread for the 8 slices of sandwich bread
• 3/4 pound Brie, sliced, for the shredded Gruyere cheese
• 16 asparagus tips, blanched for a minute or two then chilled in ice water and dried well

1. Prepare just as for the master recipe, #252, preheating the pan and making the white sauce.
2. Lightly toast the bread under a hot broiler.
3. Spread the toasted bread with the white sauce and top with a couple slices of ham, 4 asparagus tips, and the Brie.
4. Melt the Brie under the broiler and serve with the dressed salad alongside.

butter, bread, gruyere cheese, then

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ham-and-asparagus-tartines-374462 (may not work)