Instructions: Snap off tough ends of asparagus; cut into 4 inch pieces. Cook in boiling water to cover with 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.

Brush melted butter on cut sides of bread; place, cut side up, on baking sheets.

Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially open) 1 minute. Remove from oven; arrange tomato on bottom half of bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with prosciutto and asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil bottom half 2 more minutes or until cheese melts. Replace top half, and cut into 4 sections. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook: 9 minutes.

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