Name: Überbackener Spargeltoast (White Asparagus on Toast)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: White asparagus spears - 16; Salt to taste - 16; White bread - 8 slices; Butter, or to taste - 2 tablespoons; Ham, cut in half - 4 thick slices; Edam cheese - 8 slices

Ingredients for - Überbackener Spargeltoast (White Asparagus on Toast)

1. White asparagus spears 16

2. Salt to taste 16

3. White bread 8 slices

4. Butter, or to taste 2 tablespoons

5. Ham, cut in half 4 thick slices

6. Edam cheese 8 slices

How to cook deliciously - Überbackener Spargeltoast (White Asparagus on Toast)

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

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

5 . Stage

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.

6 . Stage

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