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very tasty asparagus sandwich

(2 ratings)
JWhiteH avatar
Recipe by
J. White Harris
@JWhiteH
Gallatin, TN

When the asparagus starts growing in the spring it is a challenge to find ways to use it. A friend shared this recipe with me and I adapted it a bit. The result is a very good sandwich. Note: I have discovered that if you put the fresh cut asparagus in water and keep it in the refrigerator it will stay fresh even for two or three weeks.

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(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For very tasty asparagus sandwich

  • 8 to 10
    fresh asparagus spears, washed and trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • garlic salt
  • lemon pepper
  • 2 slice
    pumpernickel bread
  • 2 slice
    jack cheese
  • 1 or 2 Tbsp
    tablespoons thousand island dressing, recipe follows
  • 1
    thin slice red onion, separated into rings
  • pickle slices
  • thin slices of deli ham, if desired
  • THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING:
  • 1-1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1
    hard-boiled egg, crushed finely
  • 1 c
    ketchup
  • 1/4 c
    relish
  • garlic salt
  • lemon pepper

How To Make very tasty asparagus sandwich

  • 1
    Blanch asparagus spears in boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Remove immediately to a bowl of ice water.
  • 2
    Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and lightly saute. Season with garlic salt and lemon pepper. Remove asparagus and set aside.
  • 3
    Butter 2 pieces of bread with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Place bread in the same skillet, buttered side down, and grill on 1 side.
  • 4
    Flip bread and lay 1 piece of cheese on each slice of bread. Grill until cheese is melted and then remove from pan.
  • 5
    Spread desired amount of dressing on top of each slice of bread. Arrange asparagus on top of cheese, rotating the spears.
  • 6
    Put onion and pickles on top of asparagus. Add Deli ham if desired. Cut sandwich in half. ENJOY
  • 7
    Thousand Island Dressing: Yields- 2-3/4 cups In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together. Season with garlic salt, and lemon pepper, to taste. Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
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