Recipe Box, “Lipstick on a Pig” Sandwich

Sometimes you can put lipstick on a pig π· π
And dress ‘er right up!
Put a little fancy in that ham and cheese sandwich~
Start with some good french bread and turn it into Parmesan garlic toast
Cut the french bread loaf in half horizontally and spread with butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder or seasoning mix, top with Parmesan cheese and toast until golden, but not too hard
Wrap asparagus in a dish towel and cook for 2 minutes on high in microwave or until crisp tender
Place sliced cheese on garlic bread toast and top with ham slices rolled up around asparagus spears
Bake in oven or toast in toaster oven until cheese melts and everything is hot
Garnish with an orange slice and some orange zest
Now that’s a ham and cheese sandwich!
You can also top it all off with a drizzle of Alfredo and some bacon pieces if you want to get extra fancy schmancy
Either way, it will remind you that sometimes, all you need is a little lipstick! π π
Enjoy!

Lipstick on a Pig Sandwich
Ingredients
- flavorful deli ham slices
- cheese slices such as Asiago, white Cheddar, Swiss, Gruyere, smoked Gouda
- fresh asparagus spears with tough ends broken off
- butter
- Parmesan cheese grated
- garlic powder or seasoning mix
- fresh french bread cut in half and into 4-6 inch lengths
- 1 large orange zested and sliced
Instructions
- Butter cut side of bread and sprinkle with garlic seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Toast until golden but still soft.
- Top toasted bread with a cheese slice, torn to fit.
- Cook asparagus wrapped in a towel in microwave on high for 2 minutes or until crisp tender.
- Roll ham slices around 3-4 asparagus spears and place on cheese topped garlic toasts, 2 rolls per toast.
- Bake or toast sandwiches at 350-400 to melt cheese and warm ham. Garnish with orange slices and zest
Notes
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Ha, ha, sounds like a great sandwich! Now I want some asparagus:@)
Yum – and LOVE the name – never heard of that before π
YUM….MMMY!!! I’m definitely trying this. Thanks, Jenna! Rosie
What a perfect little pick up meal with just the right amount of protein and carbs, and so pretty, too, Jenna! This would be perfect for a ladies luncheon party. Thanks for your great ideas!!
I liked all your jar ideas, too. You’re so creative!
thanks Kitty, I appreciate your sweet comments π Happy weekend~ >
Too cute and tasty too Jenna! I always enjoy your creativity in the kitchen π
Oh my gosh! This sounds amazing!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Hi Jenna,
I just love Ham and Asparagus, it looks awesome! Hope you are having a fantastic day and we are so excited that you shared your post with Full Plate Thursday.
Thanks so much and Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen