Asparagus Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb asparagus
6 slices prosciutto or 6 slices deli ham
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Preparation

Trim and wash the asparagus.
In a pot a simmering water, cook the asparagus about 8 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Divide asparagus into 6 equal bundles. Wrap 1 slice of the meat around each bundle and place in a shallow baking dish.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the breadcrumbs to the butter and mix. Cook for 1 minute. Pour this mixture over the bundles. Top with the shredded Gruyere.
Broil until cheese lightly browns, about 1 minute.