Asparagus with Brie

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1/2 (2.2 pound) wheel Brie cheese, sliced
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still crisp, about 2 to 6 minutes.
3. Drain and place in a shallow baking dish. Lay cheese slices over asparagus.
4. In a small bowl combine melted butter, bread crumbs and sesame seeds. Sprinkle over cheese.
5. Bake for 8 minutes.
6. Increase oven to broil. Broil just until bread crumbs are golden brown.