Overnight Brick Sandwich Recipes

OVERNIGHT BRICK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Slice the focaccia lenghtwise through the center to split the loaf into halves.
• Pull out most of the soft insides of both halves of the focaccia and discard or reserve for another use.
• Spread half of the soft spreadable cheese over the insides of both bread halves, then top that with a thin spread of tapenade.
• Arrange the red peppers on top of the tapenade on only one of the bread halves. Top the peppers with the prosciutto, then the artichoke hearts, half of the provolone cheese, the sun-dried tomatoes, salami, basil, then the remaining provolone cheese.
• Top the sandwich with the other half of the bread, then wrap sandwich tightly in plastic wrap.
• Set the sandwich on a large baking sheet, then carefully set 1 or 2 bricks on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• When ready to serve, unwrap the sandwich and cut crosswise into slices.
• **If your bricks are too dirty for you to feel comfortable placing them in your refrigerator, cover them in foil.

SPANISH OMELETTE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cook sausage over medium heat, breaking up into pieces with fork, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with slotted spoon.
• Add onions and garlic to skillet. Cook until golden-brown, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Add peppers and oregano. Cook until peppers are tender, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add to sausage and gently stir in potato. (can be prepared 1 day ahead - cover and refrigerate).
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut bread in half horizontally with long, serrated knife. Remove doughy center, leaving a 1 inch shell. Flatten shells lightly with rolling pin. Brush shells with 2 tblsps olive oil. Reassemble loaf and wrap with foil. Place in oven to warm.
• Beat eggs to blend in large bowl. Mix with sausage mixture and season to taste.
• Remove bread from oven.
• Preheat broiler.
• Heat remaining 1 tblsp oil in 8 inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture and swirl with rubber spatula. Cook until bottom is light brown and eggs are slightly soft on top, about 5 minutes. Transfer omelette to broiler and cook until top is just set, about 2 minutes longer.
• Unwrap bread and slide omelette onto bottom half. Cover with top, cut into 6 wedges and serve. (this is good hot or cold).

SPECTACULAR OVERNIGHT SLAW

Steps:

• Combine cabbage, onion, peppers and olives. In a large saucepan, mix remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute. Pour over vegetables, and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Mix well before serving.

BRICK-PRESSED SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan to hot; alternatively, heat the broiler. Cook peppers until completely charred, turning frequently so all sides cook evenly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Place peppers in a deep bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Set bowl aside until skins loosen and peppers are cool enough to handle. Using your hands, rub off charred skin, rinsing hands frequently under cold running water. Slice peppers in half, and remove seeds and stems. Cut flesh into 1-inch-wide strips.
• In a medium bowl, combine mustard and vinegar. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Whisk in 2 tablespoons warm water. Whisk in salt and pepper to taste; set vinaigrette aside.
• Slice the loaf of bread lengthwise, and remove crumbs; reserve crumbs for another use. Spread the olive paste on the bottom crust, and add the pepper strips. Crumble the goat cheese on top of peppers. Arrange artichokes over goat cheese. Drizzle half of the reserved vinaigrette on top. Arrange prosciutto and salami over artichokes. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Scatter herbs over meats. Place the top crust on sandwich.
• Wrap in parchment paper; secure to a wooden cutting board using twine. Rest a brick or cast-iron skillet on top; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4. Just before serving, slice sandwich into 10 pieces.

PRESSED PICNIC SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat grill to (or a grill pan over) high, or preheat broiler. Cook peppers (on a rimmed baking sheet, if using broiler), turning frequently so all sides cook evenly, until completely charred, 10 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer peppers to a bowl, and cover with plastic. Set aside until skins loosen and peppers are cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Using your hands, rub off charred skin, rinsing your hands frequently under cold running water. Pat peppers dry. Slice peppers in half, remove seeds and stems, and cut flesh into 1-inch-wide strips.
• In a medium bowl, combine Dijon and vinegar. Gradually whisk in oil, followed by water. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Slice bread horizontally and scoop out soft interior (reserve for another use). Spread olive paste on bottom crust, then add peppers. Crumble goat cheese on top of peppers. Arrange artichokes over goat cheese. Drizzle half the vinaigrette (about 1/4 cup) on top. Arrange prosciutto and salami over artichokes. Scatter herbs over meats. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette (1/4 cup) over inside of top crust, then place top crust on sandwich.
• Wrap sandwich tightly with plastic. Set a weight, such as a brick or large cast-iron skillet, on top at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours. When ready to serve, slice sandwich horizontally into 6 to 8 pieces.