Best Asparagus Sandwiches Recipes

ASPARAGUS EGG SALAD TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cook 1 bunch thin asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces) in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice water to cool; drain and pat dry. Mix with 4 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 1 chopped avocado, 1/4 cup each plain yogurt, mayonnaise and minced red onion and 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and Dijon mustard; season with salt and pepper. Spread between bread slices; trim the crusts and cut into triangles.

SMOKED SALMON ASPARAGUS PINWHEELS (PARTY SANDWICHES)

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together softened cream cheese and mayo; season with a pinch of cayenne pepper or to taste (if using) mix very well to combine.
• Remove crusts from ends of bread slices.
• Using a rolling pin roll out the bread slices to flatten slightly.
• Divide/spread the the cream cheese mixture between the 6 slices of bread.
• Divide and top with smoked salmon slices.
• Place one asparagus spread along the shorter end of each slice of bread (trim ends more if necessary to roll).
• Roll each slice of bread up firmly.
• Wrap EACH roll of bread up firmly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
• Remove from fridge, using a serrated knife, slices each roll into 6-8 pieces.
• Cover and refrigerate pinwheels if not serving immediately.

ASPARAGUS SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Set asparagus spears onto paper towels to absorb excess liquid. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, onion and seasoning salt. Remove crusts from bread slices, and spread mayonnaise mixture thinly on each slice. Place a spear onto the slice and roll up. Cut each roll in half, and arrange on a serving tray. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until serving.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. In the same pan, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, mustard and salt; heat through., Place chicken on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high for 30-40 seconds or until warmed. , Place two English muffin halves on each plate. Top with chicken, tomatoes, asparagus and sauce. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

EGG-YOLK BUTTER AND ASPARAGUS TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Peel eggs, and remove yolks; reserve whites for another use. With a wooden spoon, mash yolks in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, butter, mustard, vinegar, and salt; stir until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate yolk butter until ready to use.
• Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Fill a large skillet with 1 inch of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a dash of salt, and asparagus, and blanch until just tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Place asparagus in ice bath to stop cooking and chill completely. Transfer to paper towels to drain, and set aside.
• Spread butter on two slices of bread. Layer one slice with asparagus; place the other slice on top of it. Gently trim crusts with a serrated knife. Cut into finger sandwiches. Cover with a damp paper towel until ready to serve.

BACON, ASPARAGUS, AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to upper position, and set oven to broil. You may also use a toaster oven to cook the sandwiches if you don't want to broil them in the oven.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
• Place a few spears of asparagus on a slice of bread. Top with 2 slices crisp bacon then a slice of cheese.
• Toast under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

TEA SANDWICHES WITH CREAM CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Place water, onion, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a medium pan set over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, add salmon, cover, and allow to simmer until the salmon is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove salmon from water; when cool enough to handle, flake salmon into small pieces, and transfer to a medium bowl. Add horseradish, sour cream, and salt; stir to combine. Set mixture aside.
• Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring a wide, shallow pan of water to a simmer over medium heat. Add asparagus; let simmer until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the ice bath; let cool. Transfer to a cutting board, and slice the asparagus in half lengthwise; set aside.
• Assemble the sandwiches: Spread reserved horseradish-salmon mixture onto each slice of bread. Top half the slices with six asparagus-spear halves, then cover with the remaining slices of bread. Trim crusts, cut each sandwich into four triangles, and serve immediately.

| EGG-YOLK BUTTER AND ASPARAGUS TEA SANDWICHES / EGG SALAD RECIPE |

Steps:

• 1. Peel eggs, and remove yolks; reserve whites for another use. With a wooden spoon, mash yolks in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, butter, mustard, vinegar, and salt; stir until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate yolk butter until ready to use. Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Fill a large skillet with 1 inch of water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add a dash of salt, and asparagus, and blanch until just tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Place asparagus in ice bath to stop cooking and chill completely. Transfer to paper towels to drain, and set aside. Spread butter on two slices of bread. Layer one slice with asparagus; place the other slice on top of it. Gently trim crusts with a serrated knife. Cut into finger sandwiches. Cover with a damp paper towel until ready to serve.

EGG AND ASPARAGUS CLUB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place eggs in small saucepan; add enough cold water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place eggs in bowl of ice water; let stand 10 minutes. Peel eggs; slice. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, wash asparagus; snap off tough stem ends. In large skillet, bring 1 inch lightly salted water to a boil. Arrange asparagus spears evenly in skillet. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
• In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard and dill; blend well. Spread mixture on 1 side of each bread slice. On 2 bread slices, spread side up, layer egg slices and asparagus; top each with second bread slice. Layer tomato slices, cheese and lettuce on each sandwich; top with remaining bread slices, spread side down. If desired, place 2 decorative toothpicks in each sandwich.

HAM & ASPARAGUS SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Wash asparagus spears, find the point at the end of each stalk where it breaks easily, and snap off.
• Line up tips cut off ends even with broken stalk.
• Cut each spear in half.
• Set aside.
• Place muffin halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
• Top each with a slice of ham and 4 pieces of asparagus.
• Combine Mayonnaise and mustard in a small mixing bowl stirring until well blended.
• Spoon mixture evenly over top of each sandwich.
• Broil 6 inches from heating element for 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle cheese over each sandwich and broil just until cheese has melted.
• Serve immediately.
• Note these could also be cut in half and served as appetizers.

| DEBBI'S EGG-YOLK BUTTER & ASPARAGUS TEA SANDWICHES |

Steps:

• 1. peel eggs and remove yolks - saving whites for another use 2. in a small bowl, with wooden spoon, mash the yolks 3. add mayo, mustard, butter, vinegar and salt, stir until ready to use 4. prepare an ice bath for asparagus, set aside 5. bring one inch of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt - then add asparagus and blanch until just tender and bright green, about 2-3 minutes depending on how thick the stems are 6. place asparagus into the ice bath to halt the cooking and chill completely, transfer to paper towels to dry 7. spread butter on each side of sandwich bread then add asparagus 8. add yolk mixture to sandwiches 9. trim crusts and serve

MOREL AND ASPARAGUS SANDWICHES WITH POACHED EGG

Steps:

• Stir together ricotta, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pinch of pepper in a bowl; set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and oil; heat until butter has melted. Add asparagus, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms. Add stock, and bring to a simmer. Cover, and cook 2 minutes. Uncover, and cook until asparagus is tender and bright green, about 2 minutes more. Add cream; cook until reduced and slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in herbs and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat.
• Bring a large shallow saucepan of water to a simmer. Working with 1 egg at time, break into a cup, and slide egg into water. Cook the eggs until whites are set, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• Spread ricotta mixture over bread slices, dividing evenly. Divide asparagus among slices, and drizzle with sauce. Top each with a poached egg. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 1. Light and preheat grill. 2. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the mustard, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, garlic and cayenne pepper. Taste and season with salt and pepper. 3. Brush the asparagus, red pepper and onion with olive oil. Grill over a moderately hot fire until the asparagus is crisp - tender and the onion and red pepper are tender. About 3 - 5 minutes per side for each. Transfer the vegetables to a platter. Toast the bread slices on the grill. 4. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise on slices of the toasted bread, sprinkle with basil. Top with the asparagus, onion and grilled red pepper. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread, slice in half and serve.

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook and cube 2 chicken breasts in bite-sized pieces.
• Cool in fridge for about 10 minutes.
• Clean asparagus and place in pot on stovetop.
• Cover with marinade.
• Boil for 5-10 minutes until soft and tender.
• Place in fridge to cool.
• Remove chicken from fridge and combine with mayo, dried onions, seasoning salt and almonds.
• Toast bread slices to preferred crispness.
• Layer chicken salad mixture on 4 slices of bread, then layer 2-4 asparagus shoots on top.
• Add second slice of bread on top.
• Serve with fruit and chips and enjoy!

NANCY HANDLAN'S ASPARAGUS SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut crust from bread. Spread one side of bread with mayonnaise. Roll up one large or two small spears of asparagus in each piece of bread. Tie asparagus with ribbon bow. Chill until ready to serve.

ASPARAGUS SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mash together cream cheese, asparagus, hard boiled eggs, lemon juice and seasoning until well blended. Spread mixture on side of half of the slices of bread. Top each with another slice of bread. Trim crusts and cut each sandwich in thirds. Place sandwiches on cookie sheet, brush tops with melted butter and sprikle Parmesan cheese. Flip and do the same. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 min.

ASPARAGUS SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Clean and trim the asparagus. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the asparagus for about 3 minutes. Drain and place on paper towel to dry.
• Mix the mayo shallots and salt together. Spread the mayo mixture on each slices of bread. Place an asparagus spear on each slice. Roll up and place on serving plate seam side down.
• You can cut these in half also to make more appetizers.

BACON, ASPARAGUS, AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to upper position, and set oven to broil. You may also use a toaster oven to cook the sandwiches if you don't want to broil them in the oven.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
• Place a few spears of asparagus on a slice of bread. Top with 2 slices crisp bacon then a slice of cheese.
• Toast under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.