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Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich

[heart_this] · Jun 4, 2010 · 52 Comments

Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich

The other day I got a reader request for an asparagus grilled cheese sandwich topped with an egg which sounded good. I was immediatly thinking about a croque-madame which is a grilled ham and cheese sandwich topped with an egg and I was thinking a fried egg. It was the end of the week however, and although I was lucky enough to have some asparagus left in the fridge, I was fresh out of eggs so I had to settle for just an asparagus grilled cheese sandwich. Since this sandwich was only going to have a few ingredients, I decided to roast the asparagus to enhance its natural flavour. For the sandwich, I started with a whole grain bread with a slight sweetness to it and I added some oka cheese that I had in the fridge that needed to be finished. (I would also have easily gone with some gruyere if I had had some on hand.) I finished the sandwich off with a hit of grainy mustard to add even more flavour and a bit of bite. I have to say, this roasted asparagus grilled cheese sandwich is one really nice way to enjoy some fresh summer asparagus!

Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 1
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)
directions
  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/200C oven until tender, about 10-30 minutes. (Note: Roasting time can vary greatly depending on how thick your asparagus is.)
  4. Butter the outside of each slice of bread, spread the mustard on the inside, sprinkle half of the cheese on one slice of bread, top with the asparagus, the remaining cheese and finally the other slice of bread.
  5. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the sandwich and grill until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.
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Comments

  1. Belinda @zomppa says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:17 am

    With or without egg, this looks amazing!

    Reply
  2. Pam says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:03 am

    What a great idea!

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:40 am

    That sammy looks so pretty! I love the stems coming out of the sides.

    I roast asparagus, but never know how long to do it for. I guess I didn't realize if they were thicker, I could go 30 minutes and still be ok.

    Great idea!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    June 5, 2010 at 4:35 am

    Okedokey. Not bad (of course LOOKS fantastic!) But I am such a fan of asparagus that I wouldn't put it "IN" any thing. But the roasted idea might work with salt/fresh ground pepper/ splash of lemon or lime. A drizzle of melted butter wouldn't hurt . . .:)

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  5. Michelle says

    June 5, 2010 at 4:49 am

    omgosh i've never heard of such a thing and now i need it immediately!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    June 5, 2010 at 8:31 am

    Any more requests,George???

    Reply
  7. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    June 5, 2010 at 8:55 am

    It is a great idea to add asparagus ina grilled sandwich! Yummy!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  8. Joanne says

    June 5, 2010 at 10:12 am

    My dad makes this fabulous stromboli stuffed with asparagus and mozzarella so I can speak from experience that asparagus and melted cheese is a godo thing!

    Reply
  9. Lauren says

    June 5, 2010 at 10:58 am

    Sinply gorgeous, Kevin. I'll be making this sandwich many times over the course of asparagus season!

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  10. Nina Timm says

    June 5, 2010 at 11:31 am

    This sandwich has a double crunch!!!! Yum!

    Reply
  11. Katerina says

    June 5, 2010 at 11:53 am

    Although asparagus is not my most favorite vegetable this sandwich looks fantastic and I would definitely try it if I had it.

    Reply
  12. Kate Morgan Jackson says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    wow, what a great take on grilled cheese! I've done it with tomatoes but never asaparagus — thanks for the post!

    Reply
  13. Kalyn says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    Brilliant idea! I am imagining the flavor right now.

    Reply
  14. Gina says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Kevin, this looks amazing!

    Reply
  15. Ameya says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Hi Kevin,
    I love asparagus and I love cheese, so I'm sure I would love this sandwich! 🙂
    You have an awesome blog! I've followed it for quite a while now 🙂 I also just started my own food blog. Feel free to check it out at your convenience: http://www.spicesavant.blogspot.com. Any comments/feedback would be welcome!

    Reply
  16. Chef E says

    June 5, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    I LOVE your post on asparagus! I guess you did buy a bundle of them, as you said a few post ago, and I am going to make this one, its cheese'alicious!

    Reply
  17. juliana says

    June 5, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    i was reading through your blog – and it is great! what an array of recipes – and i thought that this may be something you'd enjoy: http://www.norecipes.com/2009/07/14/slow-roasted-salmon-recipe/ i've made it a fair few times now and it is one of the nicest things that i've ever eaten. i also made your halibut-wrapped-prosciutto yesterday and it was absolutely fantastic

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  18. pastry studio says

    June 5, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    That is one of the most beautiful sandwiches I've ever seen. I'm not a big sandwich eater, but this is my idea of deliciousness. That bread look fantastic and your presentation and photo are just stunning! I will serve this for a crowd.

    Reply
  19. Cooking with Kait says

    June 5, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Great presentation. That sandwich looks so great with the cheese oozing out.

    Reply
  20. Jamie-lee says

    June 5, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    What an amazingly yummy looking picture!!

    Reply
  21. Amara says

    June 5, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    Ummmmmm, rico,rico,me encanta la idea.
    Un saludo desde Andalucía, España

    Reply
  22. Ambika says

    June 5, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    That is one good looking sandwich!!!

    Reply
  23. Kevin says

    June 5, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    [email protected]: Because the various thicknesses of the asparagus can vary the roasting time, I generally try to keep an eye on it and poke it with a fork every once in a while to see if it is tender yet.

    Reply
  24. Harvest Kitchen Sisters says

    June 5, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    this looks amazing!

    Beautiful picture.

    a

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  25. Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soul says

    June 5, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    All my fav ingredients…your photography is always spot on…

    What I like most about your blog is the simplicity of your dishes…yet with pizzaz.:)

    Carmen

    Reply
  26. Hazel says

    June 6, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    I saw this and knew instantly I HAD to make it! Two of my favorite things together – goodness, can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the great recipe and wonderful picture that got me hooked 🙂

    Reply
  27. Pam says

    June 7, 2010 at 2:18 am

    What an excellent photo! I love, love, love this sandwich.

    Reply
  28. Marianna says

    June 7, 2010 at 2:59 am

    wow… this is one crazy looking sandwich (in the positive sense that is!!) i am definately gonna give this a try at home, it looks irresistible! havent been blog-hopping lately as life hadnt been giving me time, but i noticed the quality of your pics has really changed quite a lot!! was curious to know if you were using a new camera?? your pics are looking fab

    Reply
  29. Sophie says

    June 7, 2010 at 9:15 am

    A brilliant picture, Kevin!! Waw!!

    This sandwich is surely spine trilling!!

    I will make this tasty sandwich with white asparagus instead of the greens!!

    Thanks!! MMMMMMMMMM,…lovely food!

    Reply
  30. Vivienne says

    June 7, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    Wow – when i saw the oozing melting cheese from foodgawker I almost drooled! YUM!! Going to give this a try 😉

    Reply
  31. Kevin says

    June 8, 2010 at 10:55 am

    Marianna: I have found that it is more the lighting than the camera that has been helping me improve my photos. I am currently experimenting with off camera flash using an umbrella and I have been liking the results.

    Reply
  32. Marisa says

    June 8, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    Would've never thought to add asparagus to a grilled cheese sandwich, but dang it looks good! Love the asparagus tips peeking out from one end.

    Reply
  33. fmrl says

    June 8, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    this looks delicious!

    Reply
  34. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    June 10, 2010 at 1:13 am

    Oh my goodness… LOVE this!

    Reply
  35. Sandie says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    I made these for my lunch today, and they are…AMAZING!! I couldnt find any Oka cheese here in Wisconsin, so I used a combination of Muenster and Provolone cheeses, and it still tastes absolutely divine! I also used Dijon mustard instead of the spicy mustard… Yum!

    Reply
  36. Anonymous says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    i was just looking for something to do with the asparagus i just bought, so i found this and just made it – thanks for a great dinner idea! the mustard is perfect

    Reply
  37. Anonymous says

    April 9, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    OMG…i think i love you. I KNOW i love all of the toasted cheese recipes……

    Reply
  38. Charles says

    September 8, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    Long time – no see. Hope you're doing well. This is so cool looking and tasty I'm sure. Are you still in love with your 7D?

    Reply
  39. Kevin says

    September 9, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Charles: Yep, the 7D is an amazing camera! 🙂

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says

    November 10, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Hi, I just wanted to say that I made this sandwich yesterday night at home and it was really amazing, I did using some Spanish cheese as it was the only one I had at home, it was so creamy, and tasty I just couldn´t believe it, I think you should give it a try.

    just have a look at this website and let me know what do you think.
    kind regards
    Ana
    http://www.asturiascheese.com/spanish-cheese

    Reply
  41. Anonymous says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    I am so happy I stumbled across you on pinterest! I shall be building the Asparagus Grilled Cheese Sandwich tonight. Looks so yummy. Thank you – Tracy L. Jax Bch, FL

    Reply
  42. Anonymous says

    June 2, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    I made a grilled cheese with asparagus recently as well, I made it with the following ingredients:
    2 slices of fresh oatmeal bread
    1 slice of smoked Gouda
    1 slice of provolone
    a tablespoon or so of shredded mozzarella
    6 sun dried tomatoes
    5 stalks of asparagus that were slightly sauted

    it was absolutely amazing and so pretty that I even took a picture of it

    Reply
  43. Maryam Bawamia says

    June 7, 2012 at 8:00 am

    this looks yummy ! can't wait to try it.. will let you know about the results 🙂

    Reply
  44. Trevor says

    June 8, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    What an awesome idea. I'm totally hooked on white asparagus and hollandaise. This looks like it pulls together that creaminess and the fresh vegetable into a sandwich. Who wouldn't like that? Can't wait to try it next time I find some fresh asparagus!

    Reply
  45. Kim Raymond says

    March 15, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Hi Kevin!

    I think that this website is using your picture without your permission ou without crediting your work.

    http://www.ecolivinglondon.org/blogs/food-amp-drink/creole-asparagus-grilled-cheese-sandwiches#comment-747

    Kim

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  46. Kevin says

    March 15, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Kim: Thanks for letting me know about this!

    Reply
  47. Emily : RainbowDelicious.com says

    April 2, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    We love this grilled cheese sandwich recipe! I used my panini press and they turned out great! I feautred this recipe in my most recent weekly meal plan on my blog, thanks!

    Reply
  48. Des says

    May 26, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    Oh. My. Goodness. I am all over this.

    Reply
  49. Anonymous says

    February 22, 2014 at 1:07 am

    I'd make just one small change, grilled vidalia onion layered in w/ the asparagus. Delish!

    Reply
  50. Anonymous says

    May 9, 2015 at 1:23 am

    This looks delious, but i don't see the part on how to add the asparagus to the sandwich. Do you put the asparagus in the sandwich while you cook it? Can someone give me clarity.

    Reply
  51. kevin says

    July 26, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    Anonymous: Add the asparagus to the sandwich when assembling it before cooking it.

    Reply
  52. C-horse says

    September 4, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    Not a fan of roasted veggies so I steamed the asparagus. Added ham to the sandwich too and popped in the panini maker. Absolutely delicious and my company loved it too! Thanks for an innovative, delicious and pretty sandwich!

    Reply

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