Asparagus Sandwich
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Ingredients:
- 8 to 10 fresh asparagus spears, washed and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon butter, divided
- Salt and pepper
- 2 slices pumpernickel bread
- 2 slices Jack cheese
- 1 or 2 tablespoons Thousand Island Dressing
- 3 slices red onion, cut into rings
Directions:
Blanch asparagus spears in boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Remove immediately to a bowl of ice water.
Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and lightly saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove asparagus from pan and set aside. Butter 2 pieces of bread with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter. Place bread in the same skillet, buttered side down, and grill on 1 side. Flip bread and lay 1 piece of cheese on each slice of bread. Grill until cheese is melted and then remove from pan. Spread desired amount of dressing on top of each slice of bread. Arrange asparagus on top of one slice of bread, rotating the spears. Place onion rings on top of asparagus and then top with second slice of bread . Cut sandwich in half.
Makes 1 sandwich.
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Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen.