One way of enjoying the summer flood of asparagus is the Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Here is how to prepare an Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ingredients:
6-8 stalk asparagus (trimmed and cleaned)
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
1 slice oka cheese (or your favorite, gruyere would also be really nice)
2 slices of bread
1 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich Preparation:
1. Toss the asparagus in the oil, salt and pepper.
2. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Roast in a preheated 400F oven until tender, about 10-30 minutes. Take note that roasting time can vary greatly depending on how thick your asparagus is.
4. Assemble sandwich and grill until the cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.
