Milano Baguette Sandwich Prosciutto Recipe Foodcom

STUFFED BAGUETTE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cit the baguette in half crosswise, then cut off the ends. Using a wooden spoon, push the bread out from inside to hollow our each half, leaving 1/2" thick walls. Reserve the crumbs for another use.
• Mince the eggs, stir in watercress, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, curry powder and cayenne.
• Holding each half of cut baguette on end, pack filling into bread shells with wooden spoon. Cut 3/4 of the way through each baguette at 1" intervals, so that guests can pull off individual sandwiches. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and keep chilled until serving.

MEDITERRANEAN BAGUETTE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread mayo onto bottom piece of the baguette, then layer with arugula, tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil and prosciutto.
• Drizzle with a little Italian dressing and add top piece of the baguette.
• Slice into individual servings- depending on the size of your baguette and the purpose of your sandwich (for the baby shower, we sliced them into small- 3 bite sandwiches (apx 2 inch), for myself, I've sliced them into 4 or 5 inch sections.
• Enjoy.

PATE BAGUETTE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place the baguette half on a flat work surface and slice it in half lengthwise. Spread the inside of each half with 1 tablespoon of butter and then spread the bottom half with mustard. Lay on the slices of pate and then pile on the lettuce leaves. Place the top half of baguette on and cut in half, if desired.

MILANO BAGUETTE SANDWICH ( PROSCIUTTO )

Steps:

• Cut the baguettes into thirds and then down the middle. I buy baguettes par baked then finish them off at home so they're nice and warm, soft and crisp.
• Brush both sides of the sandwich bread with good olive oil.
• Lay out about 3 slices of prosciutto on bottom side of each sandwich. (or however much meat you'd like).
• Make sure you squeeze out the excess water from the mozzarella balls with a paper towel. Place 3-4 slices of sliced mozzarella on top of the prosciutto.
• Cover the tops of the mozzarella with basil leaves, and place tops of the sandwich bread.
• YUM!

PROSCIUTTO-PESTO BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Slice baguette lengthwise, but not all the way through. Set aside. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and pesto. Set aside.
• Build sandwich by first spreading both sides of baguette with pesto mayonnaise. Add basil leaves, prosciutto, and mozzarella slices. Slice sandwich in quarters for serving.

CLASSIC ITALIAN PRESSED BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Split the baguette open and lightly brush with oil, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the roasted pepper. Layer on the prosciutto, provolone, basil, red pepper, balsamic glaze and salami. Top with the top half of the baguette. (Layering the meat on the bottom and top of the sandwich prevents the fillings from soaking through and making the bread soggy.)
• Put a bowl or other heavy object (such as a large can or jar) on the sandwich to press it for 1 hour before serving. Or, pack it in the bottom of your lunchbox, under a glass container or drink.

PROSCIUTTO AND CHEDDAR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread 8 slices bread with butter. Top with cheese and prosciutto. Spread remaining 8 slices bread with mustard, and sandwich together.

MOZZARELLA AND PROSCIUTTO SANDWICHES WITH TAPENADE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in mortar; mash with pestle to paste. Add 1 cup olives and mash to coarse paste. Chop remaining 1/4 cup olives and stir into mixture. Mix in 1/4 cup olive oil, chopped basil, and lemon juice. Season tapenade with pepper. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Brush cut sides of ficelle with additional olive oil. Place 1 prosciutto slice on bottom half of each ficelle, then top with mozzarella slices, dividing equally. Spoon tapenade over each. Sprinkle with pepper; drizzle lightly with olive oil. Garnish with basil leaves. Cover with top halves of ficelle.

BACON AND HUMMUS BAGUETTE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Grill the bacon on both sides until crisp.
• Cut the baguette in half lengthways and spread generously with hummus.
• Fill with the bacon and cut into 8 sandwiches.

BAGUETTE SANDWICH WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT, TOMATOES AND PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Toss eggplant slices with olive oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few pinches pepper.
• Lay eggplant on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and brush with the balsamic vinegar.
• Cut baguette in half lengthwise and hollow out the center.
• Brush both sides generously with pesto, then lay eggplant in bottom in overlapping slices.
• Follow with an overlapping layer of tomatoes and sprinkle them lightly with salt and pepper.
• Place the cheese on top and follow with the lettuce.
• Place the top of the baguette on the sandwich and slice diagonally into 4 sandwiches.

PROSCIUTTO AND FIG-JAM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut baguette into four 5- to 6-inch-long pieces; split each piece horizontally, leaving one side intact. Spread all bread halves with fig jam; layer bottom halves with prosciutto, cheese, and arugula. Fold halves together, and serve.
• Fig Jam
• In a medium saucepan, combine figs with sugar and the water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer until almost all liquid has evaporated and figs are very tender, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a food processor; add lemon juice. Puree until smooth (if mixture is too thick, add up to 1/4 cup additional water, a little at a time). Jam can be refrigerated up to 1 month in an airtight container.

PROSCIUTTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Smear 4 tablespoons butter over the bottom half of each baguette. Drizzle with oil. Divide prosciutto evenly between the baguettes. Place the top halves over the prosciutto. Cut each baguette crosswise into 4 pieces. Serve immediately.