Open-Faced Cheesy Ham Melts
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Open-Faced Cheesy Ham Melts

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook/Broil: 7 minutes • Serves: 4

Nonstick cooking spray
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 thick slices leftover ham
1 cup leftover Gruyère and Pea Cheesy Potato Casserole
1/2 cup chopped leftover Roasted Asparagus spears
4 slices Muenster cheese
2 cups arugula
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1.Place oven rack 6 inches from source of heat; preheat broiler to high. Spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; in batches, if necessary, add ham and cook 4 minutes or until browned, turning once. Transfer ham to prepared pan.

2.Top ham with leftover potatoes; broil 1 minute or until potatoes are heated through. Top potatoes with asparagus and cheese; broil 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

3.In small bowl, toss arugula, lemon juice, pepper and remaining ½ tablespoon oil; serve ham melts topped with arugula mixture.


Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 melt):
328 Calories, 19g Fat (8g Saturated), 87mg Cholesterol,
1175mg Sodium, 10g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 30g Protein