Asparagus Grill Sandwiches

This is one of my mother's old recipes. She used to serve this for her lady get-togethers. I love this and it is one of my comfort foods.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

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

1. Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter.
2. Place 4 slices of bread, buttered side down, on a hot griddle.
3. On each slice place 2 slices of ham, 1 slice of onion and tomato, 4 asparagus spears, and 1 slice of cheese.
4. Place remaining 4 slices of bread, buttered side up, on top of cheese.
5. Cook until sandwiches are golden brown on bottom; turn carefully to brown top slices of bread.
6. Pour hot cheese sauce over the sandwiches before serving.
7. Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
8. Add flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
10. Add cheese, and stir until melted.
11. **Islice these diagonally, then drizzle with cheese sauce.