very tasty asparagus sandwich

Name: Very Tasty Asparagus Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 8 to 10 - fresh asparagus spears, washed and trimmed; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, divided; - garlic salt; - lemon pepper; 2 slice(s) pumpernickel bread; 2 slice(s) jack cheese; 1 or 2 tablespoon(s) 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 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1 - hard-boiled egg, crushed finely; 1 cup(s) ketchup; 1/4 cup(s) relish; - garlic salt; - lemon pepper

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J. White Harris

Gallatin, TN

Updated on May 10, 2016

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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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield Makes one sandwich

Ingredients

8 to 10 - fresh asparagus spears, washed and trimmed
2 tablespoons butter, divided
- garlic salt
- lemon pepper
2 slices pumpernickel bread
2 slices jack cheese
1 or 2 tablespoons 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 cup mayonnaise
1 - hard-boiled egg, crushed finely
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup relish
- garlic salt
- lemon pepper

How To Make very tasty asparagus sandwich

Step 1

Blanch asparagus spears in boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Remove immediately to a bowl of ice water.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

Flip bread and lay 1 piece of cheese on each slice of bread. Grill until cheese is melted and then remove from pan.
Step 5

Spread desired amount of dressing on top of each slice of bread. Arrange asparagus on top of cheese, rotating the spears.
Step 6

Put onion and pickles on top of asparagus. Add Deli ham if desired. Cut sandwich in half. ENJOY
Step 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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