Bruschetta with ham and asparagus

Ingredients:

• Baguette, cut into thin slices
• Olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Asparagus, break off the white woody ends, cut the spears in half
• Butter
• Dry-cured ham (Parma, Jamon, Prosciutto), cut into thin slices

Preparation:

1. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (425°F) until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove the bread slices from the oven and let cool slightly.
2. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C (450°F) until crisp, about 7 minutes.
3. Spread butter on the bread slices. Top with ham and asparagus.