Urlacher Stacker Sandwiches Build Your Own Sandwich Recipes

BUILD-YOUR-OWN SANDWICH PLATTER

Steps:

• Cover a large platter, tray or board with parchment paper for easier clean-up.
• Fill small bowls with the condiments, seasonings and spreads. Arrange them on the platter.
• Arrange the meat and cheese around the serving surface. Then, fill the empty spaces with the bread and toppings.

SUBMARINE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut bread horizontally in half. Spread butter over bottom half.
• Layer cheese, salami, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, ham and bell pepper on bread.
• Drizzle with dressing. Top with remaining bread half. Secure loaf with picks. Cut into 6 serving pieces.

BUILD YOUR OWN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Trim crusts from bead if desired. Cut into desired shapes. Spread entire surface of each slice to the very edge with butter, margarine or mayonnaise. Place a lettuce leaf on each slice.Top with one or more of the desired sandwich toppings. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Decoratively top with one of the garnishes listed to complement the sandwich. Arrange prepared sandwiches on a large platter. Cover and refrigerate several hours.

PITTSBURGH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Make the slaw by mixing together the cabbage, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, the vinegar, sugar, adobo seasoning, and black pepper until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries, and fry until they float and are golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Set the fries aside.
• Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
• Place the bread on a baking sheet, and toast to a light brown in the preheated oven, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove half the bread slices. Place 1/4 of the pastrami on the remaining 4 bread slices, and top with provolone cheese. Return to the oven until the pastrami is hot and the cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
• To assemble, top the melted cheese of each sandwich with French fries, cole slaw, 2 tomato slices, and the top pieces of bread.

BUILD YOUR OWN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Trim crusts from bead if desired. Cut into desired shapes. Spread entire surface of each slice to the very edge with butter, margarine or mayonnaise. Place a lettuce leaf on each slice.Top with one or more of the desired sandwich toppings. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Decoratively top with one of the garnishes listed to complement the sandwich. Arrange prepared sandwiches on a large platter. Cover and refrigerate several hours.

MAKE-YOUR-OWN SANDWICH BUFFET

Steps:

• Place the ingredients on serving dishes; cover with plastic wrap, and chill until ready to serve, up to several hours. Slice bread just before setting on the table.

STACKED REUBEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• On medium-low heat, saute the sauerkraut, several grinds of black pepper and caraway seeds until very dry and just slightly browning on the tips. Add the corned beef, and mix together with two spatulas - pushing away from you with one while pressing down on the other to break up the corned beef further. Add the Swiss cheese and stir together.
• Butter one side of a slice of rye bread and place in an ungreased non-stick pan heated to medium-low. Add some more grated swiss cheese on the slice, then the warm filling on top of that. Add a spoonful of the creamy Russian dressing on top of the first layer, then the toasted piece of pumpernickel. Add a good slather of dressing on top of the toasted slice. Add another layer of the warm filling on top of the Russian dressing, along with a little pile of grated swiss cheese. Place the remaining slice of pumpernickel on top - outer layer buttered.
• Now for the fun part - place a heavy weight on the sandwich - I use my "kitchen brick" (an actual brick covered by tin-foil) on the sandwich, with a small piece of parchment paper between. After only a couple of minutes, remove the weight, carefully turn the sandwich and weight down again. Leave in the pan for a few minutes, or until the bread is toasted. If you have a big enough pan you can do two sandwiches at the same time if not you must repeat the process listed above.
• Cut the sandwich and serve with more of the Russian dressing on the side for dipping. Enjoy!