Classic Dagwood Sandwich Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD DAGWOOD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• With long serrated knife, cut bread in half horizontally. Spread cut side of each bread bottom with half of the spreadable cheese. Overlapping slices, arrange remaining ingredients except pesto in order listed over each bread bottom. Spread cut side of each bread top with half of the pesto, and place over arugula.
• Place each whole loaf in large food-storage plastic bag; seal and refrigerate topped with cast-iron skillet or other heavy weight up to 24 hours.
• When ready to serve, cut each loaf into 6 equal sandwiches. Secure sandwiches with toothpicks or small skewers.

VEGETARIAN DAGWOOD

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add lemon, garlic and onion but keep separate. Turn lemon and garlic frequently to soften; leave onion rings unturned. After about 3 minutes, transfer lemon and garlic to paper towels and set aside. Increase heat to medium-high, turn onions and cook until soft and golden. Sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper. Add vinegar and glaze onions. Transfer to a plate.
• Place peppers in same skillet in a single layer and coat with any remaining vinegar in skillet. Turn peppers, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until just beginning to soften. Transfer peppers to a separate plate.
• Wipe skillet with paper towel and return to high heat. Brush eggplant slices on both sides with remaining olive oil. Add to hot skillet in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until deep brown on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and transfer to paper towels.
• While eggplant browns, chop reserved garlic and lemon, and stir it into mayonnaise along with olives and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To build sandwiches: Spread focaccia slices with mayonnaise. Layer onions, peppers, eggplant, tomato, cheese, basil and romaine in an order that pleases you. Cut and serve immediately.

DAGWOOD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice open French buns and assemble the sandwich of your dreams. Use the ingredients in any combination you wish. There are no rules when making this dagwood sandwich.

DAGWOOD SANDWICH, ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Slice roll and spread each half with french dressing. Then layer each half equally with the three meats (vary layers, if desired). Place in toaster oven or under broiler for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from flame and top meats with salt, pepper, and havarti. Place both halves back under the broiler.
• When the cheese is melting, remove and top with onion, lettuce and tomato. Press the two halves together with your hands and/or secure with toothpicks, slice cross-wise, and devour! *Optional--can add pepperoni, canadian bacon, provolone, banana peppers -- .

THE DAGWOOD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Layout the 3 bread slices.
• On first slice spread mayonnaise, layer cucumber slices, cheddar cheese, 1/2 of the lettuce, 1 tomato slice, ham and top with spreaded mustard.
• Add second piece of bread on top.
• Spread horseradish and relish.
• Layer onion, second tomato slice, swiss cheese, second half of the lettuce and turkey.
• Add third piece of bread (spread bottom with mayonnaise if desired).