Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus spears, though ends snapped off
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 250 g cheese
• 250 g cured ham
• 1 tablespoon oregano (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a skillet heat hit 1inch salty water. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook 3 minutes, or until tender. Drain and pat dry the asparagus.
2. Lay the asparagus on a baking dish and season with pepper. Set aside
3. Lay the slices of cured ham/bacon over the asparagus spears lengthwise. Cook under a broiler until the cured ham/bacon is crispy.
4. Meanwhile, in a bowl mix the mayonnaise and the cheese, and the oregano (if used)
5. Spread the cheese mixture over each cured ham/ bacon slice. Cook under a broiler until the cheese mixture slightly brown.