Open Face Ham Reuben Sandwiches Recipes

HAM REUBEN SANDWICH WITH RUSSIAN HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients listed for the sauce. (Start with 1 tsp of horseradish, and add more to taste.) Let sit.
• In a skillet, melt 1/2 tsp butter over medium heat. Add a sandwich size portion of the ham to the skillet. Move the ham slices around in the pan, turning frequently until warm.
• Move the ham to the side of the skillet. Lightly butter one slice of the rye bread. Spread some of the horseradish sauce on the other side. Place the bread buttered side down into the skillet.
• Place two slices of cheese on top of the bread. Top with the heated ham, more horseradish sauce and a portion of sauerkraut.
• Top with another sauced and buttered piece of rye bread, buttered side UP.
• When the bottom of the sandwich is brown and the cheese is slightly melted, carefully flip the sandwich with a spatula. Cook until the other side is browned.
• *Repeat this process for more sandwiches.
• Transfer to a cutting board or plate, and cut. Serve warm with a dill pickle and chips.
• Refrigerate any sauce leftovers.

OPEN-FACE HAM REUBEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat source. Lay bread on a broilerproof baking sheet; broil just until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven (leave broiler on).
• Turn bread over; layer with ham, cabbage, and then Swiss cheese. Broil until cheese is golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and ketchup; season with salt and pepper. Serve with Reuben sandwiches.

OPEN-FACED REUBEN

Steps:

• Toast the bread in a toaster until lightly golden brown, then spread butter over one side.
• Pile the meat on top of the bread, then the sauerkraut on top of the meat.
• Drizzle the dressing generously over the sauerkraut allowing some to spill over the sides of the sandwich.
• Place the cheese slices completely over the top (the cheese should melt over the sides of the sandwich).
• Set oven to broiler heat.
• Broil for about 2-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
• Serve warm with more dressing if desired.
• Serve sandwich on a plate with knife and fork.

OPEN FACED HAM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese and butter; stir until smooth.
• Stir in cheese, paprika, oregano, and garlic.
• Spread 2/3 mixture on muffin halves.
• Top with ham (cut or folded to fit muffin) and slice of tomato.
• Spoon remaining cheese mixture on the center of each tomato slice.
• Place on baking shet and broil until golden brown.
• Garnish with parsley.

MINI REUBENS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler.
• Arrange cocktail rye slices on a baking sheet. Top each one with about 2 teaspoons of thousand island salad dressing, then fold about 1/2 slice of corned beef to fit the bread, and lay over the dressing. Place a small amount of sauerkraut over the meat, then top with 1/4 slice of the Swiss cheese, or a slice about as big as the bread.
• Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

HOT OPEN-FACED HAM, SWISS CHEESE, AND MUSHROOM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, the mustard, the dill, and salt and pepper to taste. In a skillet cook the mushrooms in the oil over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the liquid the mushrooms give off is evaporated, and remove the skillet from the heat. On a baking sheet spread one side of each slice of toast with half the mayonnaise mixture, top each toast with a slice of the ham, half the mushrooms, a slice of the Swiss cheese, half the onion, and salt and pepper to taste, and broil the sandwiches under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and browned lightly.

OPEN-FACED REUBENS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, onions, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Meanwhile, combine mustard and remaining mayonnaise. Spread over one side of each slice of toast; top with a cheese slice, corned beef and another cheese slice. Place on foil-lined baking sheets. , Bake at 450° for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top each with 1/4 cup coleslaw.

OPEN-FACE HAM, CHEDDAR, AND APPLE BUTTER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Brush cut side of ciabatta rolls with oil. Place rolls, cut side up, on baking sheet. Broil until rolls begin to brown around edges, about 2 minutes. Spread apple butter and mustard on each roll half. Top with ham, then cheese. Broil until cheese melts and begins to brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

OPEN-FACE HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Spread bread with dressing; place, cut sides up, on baking sheet. Top with meat and cheese.
• Broil, 4 inches from heat, 2 min. or until meat is heated through and cheese is melted.
• Top with cucumbers; drizzle with dressing. Cut each sandwich in half to serve.

OPEN-FACE REUBEN APPETIZER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Top each meat slice with cheese and coleslaw mix; drizzle with dressing.
• Roll up; cut each into 3 slices.
• Place 3 slices on each bread slice.

OPEN FACE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make egg salad: In a medium saucepan, cover eggs with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cover pan, and remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Hold eggs under cold running water to stop the cooking. Peel eggs.
• Slice 2 eggs with a knife or an egg slicer. Set aside eight of the slices for eyes, and place remaining pieces in a bowl. Add unsliced eggs to bowl, and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
• Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over each slice of bread. Cover bread with egg salad, or layer on sliced ham. Make faces using the egg-yolk slices, egg salad, and the remaining toppings, as desired. Serve immediately.