Southwestern Savory Sandwich Recipes

SAVORY SANDWICH RING

Steps:

• Place both loaves of dough seam side down on a greased 14-in. pizza pan, forming one large ring; pinch ends to seal. With a sharp knife, make eight 1/2-in.-deep slashes across the top of dough; lightly brush with oil., Spread garlic over oil; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., To assemble, cut bread in half horizontally. Brush salad dressing over cut sides. Layer the bottom half with ham, cheese, beef, lettuce, onion, green pepper and tomato; replace top. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

SAVORY BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine seasonings; rub over roast. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Shred with a fork. Serve on rolls.

SOUTHWESTERN ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer the beef, cheese and chilies; top with remaining bread, buttered side up. , In a large nonstick skillet or griddle coated with cooking spray, toast sandwiches for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

SOUTHWESTERN SAVORY SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix the tarragon with mayonnaise, then spread on 2 slices of bread.
• Mash the avocado, then add the cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, salt and onions. Mix together and spread on remaining 2 slices of bread.
• Add the turkey slices.
• Tear green chiles into strips and add to sandwich.
• Put sandwich together, slice and serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CLUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Toast bread. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over bread slices. Cover 2 bread slices with turkey, then tomato, avocado and bacon. Season generously with salt and pepper. Top with lettuce and remaining bread slices. Cut diagonally into quarters. Skewer each with frilly toothpick if desired and serve.

SWEET AND SAVORY BREAKFAST SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the honey butter: Whisk together the butter, honey, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
• For the sandwich: Line a baking sheet with parchment. Weave together 6 half-slices of bacon to form a lattice square. Repeat with the remaining 6 half-slices. Place an inverted wire rack over the bacon to keep it from curling in the oven. Bake until brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and reserve. Lower the oven temperature to 200 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl or baking dish.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in the pan. Quickly dip 2 slices of brioche into the egg mixture, soaking for just a few seconds on each side, then add to the pan. Cook until golden, 3 minutes per side, and reserve. Melt the remaining butter and repeat with the remaining 2 brioche slices. Place the French toast on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you make the eggs.
• Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium. Add half the grated Parmesan to the skillet in an even layer and cook until the cheese begins to melt and brown slightly, about 2 minutes. Crack one egg on top of the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with a lid and cook until the whites are just set and opaque but yolk is still runny, about 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining cheese and egg.
• To build the sandwiches, spread the honey butter on 2 slices of French toast. Top each with a bacon lattice and one frico egg. Spread honey butter over the other 2 slices and place one on top of each sandwich. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY CLUB

Steps:

• Working in two batches if necessary, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes per side; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons rendered fat from skillet.
• Season turkey generously with salt and pepper. Add to skillet, and cook over medium heat until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
• In a small bowl, mash avocado, lime juice, and chiles with a fork; season with salt and pepper.
• Spread avocado mixture on one side of each slice of toast. Layer turkey, bacon, tomato, and toast to form four triple-decker sandwiches. To serve, skewer with toothpicks; slice in half with a serrated knife.

BAKED SOUTHWEST SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine olives, chili powder, cumin and salt; set aside 2 tablespoons. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream and onion to the remaining olive mixture. , Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise mixture on each slice. Top with turkey and tomatoes. Spread with another tablespoon of mayonnaise mixture; top with avocados and cheeses. Sprinkle with reserved olive mixture. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until heated through.