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    Home » Main Dish

    Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini

    Published: May 10, 2016 Last updated: Mar 17, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini, fills your senses with ingredients, when combined, has you closing your eyes and moaning over its deliciousness! Decadent and buttery toasted bread with creamy cheese and crisp grilled asparagus topped with an oozing fried egg. 
    Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini

    This Fried Egg Panini is a sexy springtime sandwich made with grilled asparagus, taleggio cheese, and buttery toasted bread. It is topped with an oozing fried egg and a drizzle of marinade, sprinkled with herbs.

    This is a delicious spring brunch menu item. Made with fresh asparagus, grilled with the marinated mint oil brightening up your sandwich even more. A comfort food recipe that your family will be sure to request often.

    Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini

    This post is sponsored by Workman Publishing Company in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.

    A review of The Vegetable Butcher by Cara Mangini

    Cara Mangini's cookbook, The Vegetable Butcher, is a beautiful hardcover book full of gorgeous photos and step by step instructions on how to prepare your vegetables. 

    In this cookbook, Cara shares with us, her tips and tricks tailored to each vegetable, showing you along the way how easy it is to prepare and breakdown your vegetables.

    The Vegetable Butcher Cookbook

    What I love about this Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini

    I just am not a huge fan of eggs. While I do eat them, for the most part I leave them alone. However, when I saw this particular recipe in Cara's cookbook, I immediately knew I had to try it. This is one instance where I absolutely will eat every last bite of an egg!

    I love how the buttered toasted bread came out crisp and the creamy taleggio cheese in the sandwich complimented the buttery toasted bread. It's ripe flavor melded well with the grilled asparagus. And, the fried egg with runny yolk combined with the buttery toasted bread was incredible!

    Panini FAQ's

    What is a Panini?

    A panini is a sandwich made with a small sturdy roll or bread. It is a hot sandwich that is either grilled or pressed on a panini griddle.

    What type of bread should I use for a toasty and firm grilled sandwich?

    I highly recommend a tuscan pane bread. It is sturdy and delicious and makes a perfect grilled sandwich. It absorbs the butter and gets all toasty and delicious! You can also use ciabatta or crusty Italian rolls.

    What is the best type of cheese to use in a panini?

    Any cheese that will melt easily. Softer cheeses such as brie and talligo are great and add a buttery flavor. Thinly sliced Provolone, Mozzarella, and Cheddar are good choices also.

    Mastering asparagus for your Fried Egg Panini

    • Get rid of the tough ends
    • Holding the asparagus halfway down the spear and bend the stalk until it snaps.
    • For thicker stalks you can cut them with a knife.
    • Bonus: you can use the tough ends in a stock as a base for soup!

    How to make a Fried Egg Panini

    Steps in making your sexiest most delicious fried egg sandwich ever!

    Make your dressing and marinade the asparagus.

    Grilled Asparagus

    Butter one side of your bread for toasting. Then, cook your eggs to desired doneness.

    egg frying in skillet

    Line up the remaining ingredients: Taleggio Cheese, Asparagus, and Arugula.

    Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini

    Melt butter in skillet and lay bread down over top of bubbly butter. Dot the top layer of bread slices with cheese and cook until cheese begins to melt and bread is toasty.

    Add remaining ingredients to one slice of bread on top of melted cheese: asparagus, fried egg, and arugula.

    bottom layer of sandwich with cheese, asparagus, and fried egg on top

    Place 2nd slice of toasted bread (cheese side down) on top of egg layer and press slightly. Drizzle with leftover marinade.

    Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini

    The Vegetable Butcher Cookbook

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    What’s new? Check out my Grumpy’s Honeybunch Store on Amazon!  And, thank you so much for being a part of Grumpy’s Honeybunch!

    I highly recommend Cara's cookbook the Vegetable Butcher. With gorgeous illustrated gorgeous images, it has detailed information on how to prepare and use your vegetables. And, the recipes are delicious!

    Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini

    Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    This Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini, fills your senses with ingredients, when combined, has you closing your eyes and moaning over its deliciousness! Decadent and buttery toasted bread with creamy cheese and crisp grilled asparagus topped with an oozing fried egg. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 618 kcal

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
    • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt plus extra as needed
    • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus extra as needed
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
    • 8 small to medium asparagus spears see notes, trimmed
    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 4 slices ½ inch each pain au levain or sourdough bread (or a crusty boule with a thick, dense crumb)
    • 4 ounces Taleggio cheese
    • 1 cup baby arugula

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a grill pan (or a large skillet) over medium-high heat.
    • Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice and zest, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ⅛ teaspoon of pepper, olive oil, chives, and mint in a large bowl. Add the asparagus and toss until the spears are evenly coated.
    • Use tongs to lift the asparagus spears from the marinade and transfer them to the hot grill pan. Grill the spears, turning as needed to ensure they cook evenly, until they become golden on the outside and tender through the center, but still slightly crisp. 2 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. Pull the asparagus from the pan and toss them back in the marinade. Let them stand at room temperature. (Alternatively, store cooled asparagus and marinate in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature before proceeding.)
    • Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl the pan to coat the bottom and crack the eggs into the skillet one at a time (you can crack them into small bowls first if you prefer). Season the eggs lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes. For a slightly firmer yolks, carefully flip the eggs with a spatula and let them cook to your liking. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
    • Melt the butter in the same nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl the pan to coat the bottom with the butter and any remaining oil and place the bread in the skillet. Pull apart the Taleggio and dot each piece of bread with 3 to 4 small pieces, making sure to spread them out. Cook, uncovered, until the cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes.
    • To assemble the sandwiches, divide the asparagus spears, fried eggs, and arugula between 2 pieces of the bread. Drizzle the other 2 pieces of bread with any remaining marinade and herbs, and use them to top the stacked pieces, cheese side down. Gently press the sandwiches together with an offset spatula. Cut the sandwiches in half with a sharp chef's knife or serrated knife, and transfer them to individual serving plates immediately.

    Notes

    Author: Cara Mangini - The Vegetable Butcher [b]Recipe used with permission from Workman Publishing Company[/b]
    Avoid large or jumbo asparagus spears (they are too thick for this sandwich) or cut them in half lengthwise if needed. Do not use pencil-thin asparagus, as they tend to burn on a grill pan, and they do not provide a meaty bite.[br][br]If you don't own a grill pan or skillet, you can roast the asparagus on a baking sheet or grill the asparagus on an outdoor grill over medium heat, following the same procedure above.[br]3.5.3208

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 268mgSodium: 993mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
    Keyword Fried Egg Panini, Grilled Asparagus Taleggio Fried Egg Panini, Sandwich
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      May 14, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Actually, asparagus was on my list to find out a little bit more about. Great tip on holding it and snapping it off! I have a straw ready to drink up the marinade, if you left me any.

      Reply
    2. Denise Wright

      May 12, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      This looks so yummy! I really want a copy of this cookbook, so if I don't win it, I'm buying it.

      Reply
    3. Melissa @My Wife Can Cook

      May 11, 2016 at 9:26 am

      Sounds like a cookbook I would love! That sandwich looks amazing! I love spring because of the fresh asparagus and fresh herbs.

      Reply
    4. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts

      May 11, 2016 at 7:58 am

      Taleggio is one of my favourite cheeses!!! It just melts so wonderfully.

      This sandwich looks sensational!!! A egg, asparagus and cheese. What a winning combination!

      Reply
    5. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

      May 11, 2016 at 7:50 am

      Oh wow! I'm a little bit obsessed with asparagus at the moment (I just cooked white asparagus for the first time ever), and this sounds amazing! Anything on a sandwich with a runny egg and cheese is pretty awesome

      Reply
    6. Fareeha

      May 11, 2016 at 6:47 am

      I often think about ideas to make healthy .... looks like my Grilled Asparagus is gonna be ready in another couple of minutes.

      Reply
    7. Sylvie

      May 11, 2016 at 5:13 am

      Sounds like a great book, I'm always up for more vegetable recipes!

      Reply
    8. Renee @ReneesKitchenAdventures

      May 10, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      This looks wonderful! I finally found taleggio cheese at my grocery store too!

      Reply
    9. Jeffrey

      May 10, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      I'd like to learn more about and how to cook beets. As a runner I've seen many publications of the health benefits attributed to beets.

      Reply
    10. Nettie Moore

      May 10, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Looks incredible, I love Tallegio! Nettie

      Reply
    11. Carly Williams

      May 10, 2016 at 9:11 am

      I want to learn how to prepare artichokes!

      Reply
    12. Renee

      May 10, 2016 at 8:23 am

      My stomach just growled when I was looking at the photos. Oh my heavens I want to eat one right now.

      Reply
    13. cathy branciaroli

      May 10, 2016 at 8:01 am

      I mostly cook with vegetables and swiss chard is my favorite. I sautee it with cannellini beans and serve over ditalini pasta.

      Reply

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