Tuesday

I have planned recipes for the rest of June. I think for a bit I might take a break and huddle over my asparagus before it all disappears for another year. So my blog will post with a recipe alone unless I decide to add something at the last minute. I will continue to visit other people's blogs though. Just feeling somewhat tired. but maybe I will feel less so tomorrow.

This is an unusual recipe for me, but hey, I'll try anything. This and some of the following recipes is from Half Hour Meals.

Grown Up Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

Quick and easy for even your busiest weeknight, these sandwiches are an updated version of an old fashioned favorite. Full of flavor the whole family will enjoy!

12 fresh asparagus spears
3 Tbs butter, softened
1 small clove Garlic, minced
4 (6 inch) French sandwich rolls, split
3 Tbs Mayonnaise
3/4 lb cooked deli sliced ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
tomato, sliced
green lettuce leaves
salt and pepper, to taste

1. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover for 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain. Quickly rinse under very cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

2. Mix together the softened butter and the minced garlic. Spread some of the butter mixture on the bottom of each split roll. Spread some mayonnaise over the butter mixture. Layer the ham, asparagus and Swiss cheese over the mayonnaise. Place the sandwiches on a cookie sheet.

3. Preheat your oven broiler. Broil the sandwiches for 2 minutes, about 2 inches away from the heat, until the cheese melts. Top with lettuce and tomato, and use salt and pepper to taste. Top with the other half of the roll. Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally and serve.

Servings: 4

Source: ChewNibbleNosh


Have a great day