Asparagus Sandwich

 Pumpernickel or marble bread slices

4-8 asparagus spears

1000 Island dressing

red onions, slices

Swiss cheese slices or provolone cheese

Blanch the asparagus for just a few minutes in water to get rid of the toughness and to be ready for sauteing with the sandwich. Spread butter on one side of bread and toast on the stove in an Iron Cast skillet. Saute the asparagus also in the skillet at the same time.  Spread 1000 Island dressing on the top side of the bread. Place onions on the bread slice then the asparagus.  Top with a cheese slice.  

Spread 1000 Island dressing on remaining bread slice. Place onto of cheese.  Spread butter onto other side of bread and flip the sandwich to grill the other side.  Continue to grill until done.

1000 Island dressing: (makes a lot)

1 1/2 cups mayo

1 boiled egg (cut up into small pieces)

1 cup ketchup

dill relish, drain liquid

lemon pepper

salt and pepper 

Recipe:  Paula Dean