Überbackener Spargeltoast (White Asparagus on Toast)

Buttered toast topped with ham, white asparagus, and melted Edam cheese is a delicious springtime snack when asparagus is in season.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 23 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 479 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 8 slices white bread
• 2 tablespoons butter, or to taste
• 16 white asparagus spears
• 4 thick slices ham, cut in half
• 8 slices Edam cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel white asparagus with a vegetable peeler from top to bottom, starting below the tips. Cut off any woody ends with a knife.

Step 2

Place asparagus spears and salt in a large, wide saucepan and pour in enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until spears are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Toast bread slices; arrange on a baking sheet. Spread butter over warm bread.

Step 4

Lay 1/2 slice ham on top of each slice of bread; trim excess on all sides. Cut asparagus spears in half; divide evenly over ham. Cover asparagus spears with Edam cheese.

Step 5

Place under the preheated broiler until cheese starts to bubble and brown slightly, about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.