Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400F. Wash and trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Pat dry well.

Step 2

Lay the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the oil. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and toss to combine, then spread out into a single layer.

Step 3

Sprinkle with the minced garlic and bake 8 minutes, until the asparagus is tender and bright green.

Step 4

Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler. Sprinkle the aspargus with the grated cheeses and diced ham.

Step 5

Return to the oven on the second highest rack position and broil 2 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.