Springtime Ham, Asparagus and Cheese Melt
Sometimes the simple to prepare meals are the tastiest. This open-faced delight surely delivers. First, I’ve layered a skinny ham salad, steamed asparagus and reduced-fat cheese on top of toasted garlic bread. Next, placed in the oven to melt. It might sound like a strange combination but wait until you taste it. Each delectable serving has 221 calories and 7.5 grams of fat. It’s delicious and perfect to serve for brunch or lunch.
Helpful Tips About this Recipe
Makes 8 halves (serve 1 piece per person with a salad)
Food Fact
Ham is the favorite choice at Easter. In America though, lamb and turkey are gaining popularity.
Shopping Tip
Be sure to start with a chunk of ham not thinly sliced. The ham salad should be chunky.
Weight Watchers (old points) 5
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 5
Food Fact
Ham is the favorite choice at Easter. In America though, lamb and turkey are gaining popularity.
Shopping Tip
Be sure to start with a chunk of ham not thinly sliced. The ham salad should be chunky.
Weight Watchers (old points) 5
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 5
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 serving 221 calories, 7.5g fat, 17g protein, 16g carbs, 2g fiber, 780mg sodium, 1g sugar |
| FAT FACTS: for 1 serving 435calories, 30g fat, 25g protein, 17g carbs, 2g fiber, 1255mg sodium, 1g sugar |
Springtime Ham, Asparagus and Cheese Melt
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough wheat bread or cracked wheat sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder with parsley (I like Lawry’s)
- 2 cups lean ham or turkey ham, chopped (from a thick slice)
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise (I like Best Foods Light)
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 16 asparagus spears, steamed
- 6 slices reduced-fat Swiss or Jarlsberg cheese, cut in half
Instructions
- 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 ham, mayonnaise and mustard. Place ham salad on top of garlic bread. Place 2 asparagus spears over the ham salad. Top each with cheese slices.
- Broil 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated and lightly browned. Serve with a fork and knife.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 17gFat: 7.5gSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gPlus Points: 5
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