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                    Baked Asparagus Cheese Sandwiches

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  24                    fresh asparagus spears -- blanched
  12      Slices        day-old bread
                        crusts removed
  18      Slices        Swiss cheese (3 pkg. -- 8 oz. each)
   4                    eggs
   2 1/2  C.            milk
     1/8  Tsp.          nutmeg -- (1/8 to 1/4)
   1      Tbsp.         chopped onion
     1/8  Tsp.          pepper
   2      Tsp.          salt

Cut asparagus spears in halves. Arrange 6 slices bread on
bottom of slightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Fold cheese slices
in half (if from long package) and put 1 on each slice of bread. On
each slice of cheese, put bottom of 4 asparagus spears; layer each
with remaining slice of bread, another slice of cheese and 4 asparagus
tips. Top with another slice of cheese.
In a bowl, beat eggs until light; add remaining ingredients.
Pour over sandwiches and refrigerate for 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 45
minutes, until golden brown. Makes 6 servings.


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