Ingredients:
8 slices sandwich bread
butter or margarine
8 slices cooked ham ( from the deli)
4 slices onions
4 slices tomatoes
16 asparagus spears, cooked
4 slices process American cheese
cheese sauce
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter.
Place 4 slices of bread, buttered side down, on a hot griddle.
On each slice place 2 slices of ham, 1 slice of onion and tomato, 4 asparagus spears, and 1 slice of cheese.
Place remaining 4 slices of bread, buttered side up, on top of cheese.
Cook until sandwiches are golden brown on bottom; turn carefully to brown top slices of bread.
Pour hot cheese sauce over the sandwiches before serving.
Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
Add flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Add cheese, and stir until melted.
**Islice these diagonally, then drizzle with cheese sauce.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.