Sandwiches are, perhaps, the most versatile and popular type of culinary dish. They are prepared not only as a snack for work or an appetizer for a picnic, but also for a festive feast or buffet. LAFOY has gathered 20 of the most delicious and simple recipes for you!
1. Spanish-Style Sandwiches
This appetizer is adored by Spaniards; a rare feast in this sunny country goes without sandwiches featuring crab stick and caper salad.
You will need: 1 fresh baguette, 1 small pack of crab sticks, a couple of chicken eggs, 1.5 tbsp capers, 3-4 tbsp quality mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and allspice.
Preparation: Grate the hard-boiled eggs and slightly thawed crab sticks on the finest grater you can find. Mix with the remaining ingredients. Slice the baguette into thin pieces with a bread knife. Spread each slice with the prepared salad. Arrange them in a pile on a platter, garnish as desired, and serve.
2. Hot Sandwiches with Cheese and Oatmeal
These are very unusual and delicious rolled sandwiches. You can make them every day, but they won't go unnoticed on a holiday table either!
You will need: 1 fresh toast bread, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 pack of processed cheese (thin square slices), 2 eggs, odorless vegetable oil, sea salt.
Preparation: Roll out the bread slices with a rolling pin into flat square tortillas. Place a thin slice of cheese on each, then roll tightly. Holding the roll with your fingers to prevent it from unrolling, dip it first into the egg beaten with salt, then coat it in the oats. Fry on all sides in heated vegetable oil.
3. Mini Pizza Sandwich
If you don't have time to bake pizza for the holiday, then prepare a plate of hot mini-pizzas. You'll only need simple and inexpensive ingredients, but the result will be delightful!
You will need: 1 fresh white loaf, 300-400 g sausages, 2 large tomatoes, 150 g hard cheese, 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic, 0.5 cup chopped dill and parsley, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Dice the sausages and tomatoes finely, mix with grated cheese, herbs, garlic, and dress with mayonnaise to form a thick spread. Spread this mixture over slices of white bread and bake in the oven until lightly golden.
4. Trout Sandwiches
A plate of bright and appetizing sandwiches with lightly salted trout and fresh cucumber will undoubtedly adorn any holiday table!
You will need: 1 fresh baguette, 100 g lightly salted trout, 2 fresh cucumbers, 1 processed cheese, 1 hard-boiled egg, a handful of olives, 1 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: In a small bowl, mix grated egg and processed cheese, finely chopped olives, and mayonnaise. Spread this mixture over bread slices, garnish with cucumber slices and pieces of trout.
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5. Three-Layer Sandwiches
A true masterpiece of sandwich art – three-layer canapés with chicken and mushrooms. Be sure to prepare them for the holiday!
You will need: 1 toast bread, 200 g smoked chicken fillet or any sausage, 60 g pickled mushrooms, green onions, 70 g Gouda cheese, 2-3 small tomatoes, 10 quail eggs, 2 tsp soy sauce, and a jar of ready-made cheese sauce.
Preparation: Cut 30 circles from the bread slices using a shot glass. Arrange ten circles on a large flat dish, spread with sauce, place chicken pieces, sprinkle with green onions, and add a thin slice of pickled mushrooms. Then cover with a second bread circle, spread with sauce on both sides. On top, arrange tomato slices, cheese, and the remaining bread circles, in which you need to press out the center to create an indentation. Lightly press each sandwich to ensure the layers adhere well, crack a quail egg into each indentation, season with salt, and bake in the oven.
6. Hot Sandwiches "Nostalgia"
In bygone days, no holiday table was complete without sprats sandwiches. And it's no wonder, as this smoked fish appetizer turns out very tasty, aromatic, and juicy.
You will need: 8 slices of white bread, 1 can of sprats in oil, 2 tomatoes, 150 g hard cheese, 1 onion, 3 cloves fresh garlic, a couple of tbsp tomato sauce.
Preparation: Make toast from the bread in the oven, on a frying pan, or in a toaster. Spread with tomato sauce mixed with crushed garlic. Arrange onion rings, tomato slices, sprats, sprinkle with grated cheese, and put in the oven.
7. Sandwiches "Vegetable Aroma"
Very simple and quick-to-prepare sandwiches made from fresh vegetables. With such an appetizer, no salads are needed!
You will need: 1 white or rye bread, 2 cucumbers, 4 small tomatoes, 100 g butter, 5 tbsp mayonnaise, 3 cloves garlic, fresh herbs, lemon pepper seasoning.
Preparation: Slice the bread, spread a thin layer of butter on both sides, and fry in a pan until golden brown. Grate the cucumbers and garlic, season with spices and mayonnaise, spread over the bread slices, then top with a thin tomato slice and a sprig of herbs.
8. McDonald's Style Sandwiches
Homemade fast food, prepared with quality ingredients, transforms into a healthy and figure-friendly meal.
You will need:
Batter: 2 chicken eggs, 250 ml kefir, 1.5 cups flour, salt, and sugar.
Filling: 250 g hard cheese, 500 g ham.
Preparation: Combine the batter ingredients in a deep bowl and whisk with a blender. Slice the ham and cheese thinly. Pour a couple of spoons of pancake batter onto a frying pan, place a slice of ham, a slice of cheese, and then another slice of ham, cover with batter. Fry until cooked through on both sides.
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9. "Brilliant" Appetizer
A plate of sandwiches, each covered with a thin layer of gelatin film, will outshine all other dishes on the holiday table with its impressive appearance and extraordinary taste.
You will need: 6-8 slices of toast bread, 420 ml vegetable or meat broth, 1.5 packs of gelatin, 150 g lightly salted red fish, 1 tbsp each red and black caviar, a couple of hard-boiled eggs, 2 tbsp each Philadelphia cheese and mayonnaise, a handful of pitted olives, 1 pickled cucumber, pickled capers, green onions, ground sweet paprika.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in hot broth; while the jelly cools, prepare the sandwiches. Spread mayonnaise on bread slices, decorate with the ingredients listed in the recipe as your imagination suggests. Line a baking sheet with foil, arrange the sandwiches tightly, pour a thin layer of the thickening broth jelly over them. A couple of hours in the refrigerator and the sandwiches are ready to serve.
10. Capelin Roe Sandwiches
This is a more budget-friendly recipe for sandwiches with red or black caviar. But no less tasty and appetizing!
You will need: 8 slices of white bread, 3 tbsp roe, 5 tbsp whipped cream, butter, and fresh dill.
Preparation: Cut out bread shapes using a glass or cookie cutter. Spread the sides of each piece with soft butter and roll in chopped dill, creating a beautiful "frame." Arrange the prepared pieces on a large plate, place one teaspoon of whipped cream and a little roe in the center of each slice.
11. New Year's Eve Sandwiches
Be sure to place a platter of sandwiches, decorated like festive Christmas trees, in the center of your New Year's table.
You will need: 1 fresh baguette, 2 hard-boiled eggs, 140 g red fish, 1 boiled carrot, 2 cucumbers, mayonnaise, and a few sprigs of fresh dill.
Preparation: Mix finely chopped fish and eggs, dress with mayonnaise. Spread on baguette slices. Slice cucumbers into thin, long strips, fold each into a "snake" shape, secure with a toothpick in the center, and attach to the sandwich. Decorate the free end of the toothpick with a star cut from a boiled carrot slice. Arrange dill sprigs and serve.
12. Hot Chicken Sandwiches
If there will be men at the holiday table, these hot sandwiches are worth preparing to hear a lot of admiring compliments!
You will need: 8 slices of bread, 300 g hard cheese, 1 smoked chicken drumstick, 2 tbsp each sour cream and mayonnaise, 1 onion, seasoned salt, and fresh herbs.
Preparation: Dice the onion and chicken meat finely, grate the cheese. Mix with the remaining ingredients. Spread a thick layer of the mixture on bread slices and bake in the oven.
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13. Cottage Cheese Sauce Sandwiches
An excellent appetizer for any holiday, buffet, dinner party, or picnic. It will appeal to both adults and children.
You will need: 8 slices of bread, 200 g cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 8 thin slices of cheese, 1 large tomato, 1 eggplant, 1 bunch each spinach and cilantro.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese, egg, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and cilantro until smooth. Spread this mixture on the bread, then arrange spinach, eggplant and tomato slices, and cheese slices on top. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet, pour the remaining eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp soy sauce, over them. Bake in the oven.
14. Herring Sandwiches
An excellent appetizer for those who can't imagine a holiday table without "Herring Under a Fur Coat" salad.
You will need: 1 fresh baguette, fillet of one herring, 1 pack of butter, 1 boiled beet, 1 small bunch each green onions and dill.
Preparation: With a sharp knife, slice the baguette lengthwise, leaving 1.5 cm uncut at the edge. Open it up (like a book) to form a thin bread layer. Carefully remove some of the soft bread. Spread the inner surface with softened butter, sprinkle with chopped herbs, cover with thin beet slices, place half a fillet on each side, then reassemble the baguette. Secure with cling film and leave in the refrigerator for several hours. Slice thinly before serving.
15. Baked Mushroom Sandwiches
Mushroom sandwiches will perfectly complement any holiday table, and they are prepared in minutes!
You will need: 200 g mushrooms, 1 loaf of bread, 1 onion, 100 g hard cheese, mayonnaise, butter, and seasoned salt.
Preparation: Finely chop the mushrooms and onion, mix with grated cheese and mayonnaise. Lightly salt. Spread the mushroom mixture on the bread and bake in the oven.
16. Sandwiches "Meeting with Friends"
The name of these sandwiches speaks for itself - they are prepared when old friends come to visit!
You will need: 1 fresh baguette, 1 dried mackerel, 1 cup quinoa, green onions, a couple of spoons of olive oil, parsley leaves.
Preparation: Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Finely chop the mackerel fillet and mix with the cooled grain. Add chopped green onions, olive oil, and spices. Spread on baguette slices and garnish with herb leaves.
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17. "Crab" Sandwiches
Crab sticks give these sandwiches a special juiciness and appeal.
You will need: 1 baguette, 1 small pack of crab sticks, 2 tbsp each sour cream and mayonnaise, 1 fresh cucumber.
Preparation: Finely chop the crab sticks, place in a blender bowl, add mayonnaise and sour cream, and blend on low speed. Toast the bread, spread each slice with the crab mixture, and garnish with cucumber.
18. "Boat" Sandwiches
Delicious and hearty sandwiches in bun halves will delight not only with their taste but also with their attractive presentation.
You will need: 4 oval buns, 1 carrot and 1 onion, 230 g hard cheese, 450 g smoked or boiled chicken, 4 chicken eggs, 0.5 cup sour cream.
Preparation: Cut the buns in half lengthwise, scoop out the soft interior. Fill the resulting "boats" with meat, carrots, and onion, finely chopped in a blender. Sprinkle with grated cheese, drizzle with kefir mixed with eggs, and place in the oven for 15 minutes.
19. "Heart" Sandwiches
These sandwiches are usually prepared for Valentine's Day. But they can be shaped not only as hearts but also, for example, as an edible bouquet of flowers.
You will need: 1 toast bread, 100 g hard cheese, 1 can of meat pâté, 2 boiled egg yolks, fresh herbs, green onions, and thin wooden skewers.
Preparation: Cut out identical shapes from the bread using a cookie cutter. Spread one side of each with pâté mixed with grated cheese, egg yolk, and chopped herbs. Stick them together in pairs, thread onto a skewer. Bake in the oven until golden brown. Decorate with "ties" made from green onions. Serve in a vase, like a bouquet.
20. Sandwiches for Sushi Lovers
Delicious sandwiches with pickled ginger. Much more impressive and appetizing than famous Japanese sushi and rolls.
You will need: 6 slices of baguette, 1 avocado, 1 package of soft cheese, green onions, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and pickled ginger.
Preparation: Spread cheese on the bread, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and garnish with julienned ginger and avocado cubes. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.