Open Faced Asparagus Sandwich Recipes

THE ULTIMATE OPEN-FACED BREAKFAST SPAM®WICH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place pineapple slices in a non-stick skillet over low heat; sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook pineapple, shaking the pan every minute, until bottom of pineapple rings turn golden and sugar is caramelized, about 5 minutes; remove slices from pan and set aside.
• Place SPAM® with Bacon slices into the same skillet and pour 1/4 cup of reserved pineapple juice over the SPAM® with Bacon; cook until juice evaporates, about 3 minutes. Flip SPAM® with Bacon; pour remaining pineapple juice in and cook until evaporated, about 3 minutes more.
• Crack eggs into a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat; cook until whites are firm and yolks are done to your liking.
• Toast bagels; spread bagel halves with mashed avocado. Top each bagel half with tomato slices, SPAM® with Bacon slices, an egg, and a pineapple slice; top with just a splash of balsamic vinegar.

SALMON, SESAME & ASPARAGUS OPEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat the grill to its highest setting. Toss the asparagus tips in the sesame oil on a baking tray and grill for 5 mins until tender.
• Meanwhile, mix the salmon with the yogurt and miso in a bowl, and toast the rye bread. Divide the miso salmon between the toasts, top with the grilled asparagus, then sprinkle over the sesame seeds to serve.

OPEN FACE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make egg salad: In a medium saucepan, cover eggs with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cover pan, and remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Hold eggs under cold running water to stop the cooking. Peel eggs.
• Slice 2 eggs with a knife or an egg slicer. Set aside eight of the slices for eyes, and place remaining pieces in a bowl. Add unsliced eggs to bowl, and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
• Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over each slice of bread. Cover bread with egg salad, or layer on sliced ham. Make faces using the egg-yolk slices, egg salad, and the remaining toppings, as desired. Serve immediately.

GRILLED OPEN-FACED ASPARAGUS SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan until very hot. Toss the asparagus spears in some olive oil. Grill the aspargus spears for about 5-8 minutes. Do not allow them to get too soft or they'll turn to mush!
• Lightly brush the bread slices with some olive oil and quickly grill on both sides until toasted but not dry or rock hard.
• Lay the asparagus spears generously on the bread then arrange the cheese slices on top.
• Place the sandwiches under the broiler just until the cheese melts.
• Season with salt and pepper.

OPEN-FACED BACON AND CUCUMBER-SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a fine sieve set over a bowl drain yogurt 20 minutes. Lightly toast bread. Finely chop cucumber and in a bowl stir together with yogurt, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large heavy skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, turning it, until it begins to brown and is almost crisp. Sprinkle sugar evenly over bacon and turn it. Cook bacon until golden and crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain. Divide cucumber salad between toasts and top with bacon.

OPEN FACE MOZZARELLA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the 4 slices of Italian bread out on the prepared baking sheet; top each piece of bread with a tomato slice, a basil leaf, and a slice of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, about 7 minutes. Drizzle each sandwich with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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.

ASPARAGUS SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a steamer basket over boiling water, steam asparagus for 3-5 minutes or until fork tender, but NOT overcooked.
• Rinse immediately under cold water. Set aside until ready to use.
• SAUCE: Combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic in a small saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Over medium heat, reduce by half.
• Add the green onion. Adjust seasoning.
• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, chives and tarragon. Set aside.
• In a toaster oven or under a broiler, toast one side of each of the baguette slices.
• Spread each with a small amount of the cream cheese mixture.
• Arrange the asparagus, drizzle with vinegarette.
• Add desired seasoning of S&P.
• Add sliced radishes (optional).

OPEN-FACED SANDWICH SUPREME

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1-in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Prepare the hollandaise sauce according to package directions. , Warm turkey and ham if desired; layer over toast. Top with broccoli and sauce.