Asparagus and Tomato Cheese Melt

half sandwich with roasted asparagus, tomatoes, prosciutto, and melted cheese

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Asparagus and Tomato Cheese Melt

This Asparagus and Tomato Cheese Melt is a simple half sandwich made with salty prosciutto, sweet tomatoes, smooth buttery cheese, and roasted or grilled asparagus. The pesto-mayo spread covering the Ciabatta bread brings it all home.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheese melt, easy asparagus recipes, half sandwich

Servings:

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pesto
16 spears asparagus , tough ends removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper , to taste
2 ciabatta rolls , split in half
4 thin slices prosciutto
4 slices tomato
4 slices muenster or harvarti cheese

Instructions

Preheat broiler with rack 4-6 inches from the heat.
Whisk together mayonnaise and pesto in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
Drizzle asparagus with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning often, on a grill pan for about 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. (Or roast in the oven or over a grill.)
Spread 2 tablespoons pesto mixture onto 1 side of each bread slice. Layer each slice with 4 asparagus spears, 1 prosciutto slice, 1 tomato slice, and 1 cheese slice. (If your rolls are larger, you can easily just double all the ingredients.)
Place on a baking sheet; broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts and is golden (watch it carefully so it doesn't burn.)
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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