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Lipstick on a Pig Sandwich

A dressed up ham and cheese sandwich!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine American

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

Optional:
Top sandwich with Light Alfredo Sauce and crispy bacon pieces and then bake
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