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During the holiday season, sandwiches take on a new meaning. They are no longer your average ‘place whatever you find in the fridge between two slices of bread’ affair. In fact, in the holidays, pantries are stocked with delicious cheeses, meats and root vegetables complete with rich flavours and aromas. Whether they are leftover from holiday dinners or are made from scratch, these ingredients are the perfect addition to holiday sandwiches featuring gourmet flavours. Use the USHA Sandwich Griller to toast and char the bread, and prepare indulgent yet no-fuss sandwiches filled with delicious holiday combinations.
Turkey, Cranberry And Brie Melt
As festive combinations go, this is perhaps the most staple one, laden as it is with all the essential ingredients you would find in a winter holiday kitchen. Layer slivers of roast turkey, a tangy cranberry chutney and slices of brie between two slices of sourdough. Accentuate with arugula for a crunch and mustard dressing for a punch. Use the griller to warm-up the bread, to crispen its edges and to melt the cheese. Sweet, tart and creamy, this winter sandwich combination is sumptuous and comforting at once.
Ham, Jam And Gruyère Grilled Cheese
If you find yourself in possession of an excellent gruyère leftover from the holiday grazing board, it’s time to put it to use in a grilled sandwich. Pair the gruyère, as it was meant to be, with slices of ham and a freshly made fig jam. Add toasted walnuts for an earthier effect and just a touch of caramelised onions for more complexity. Use rye slices or ciabatta to make this sandwich because these are breads that grill really well in a sandwich griller and complement the flavours of a smoked or honey-glazed ham.
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Pesto Veggie Burrata Ciabatta
For the vegetarian, leftover pesto sauce can be used to make a ciabatta sandwich in the sandwich griller. Accompanied by roast veggies such as honey-glazed carrots, roasted bell peppers, zucchini and eggplant, this sandwich is the ultimate veg luxury. Add burrata or fresh mozzarella to the sandwich and grill until the cheese melts. An interesting culinary hack is to tie all the ingredients for the sandwich together with a balsamic vinegar drizzle.
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Mozzarella, Apple And Prosciutto Baguette
While it is slightly tricky to grill a slice of baguette, it is hardly impossible. Slice it thinly and layer it with honey mustard, thin apple slices, prosciutto and slivers of ham. Finish off with mozzarella or string cheese that would melt into a delightful, chewy texture when the sandwich is grilled in the sandwich griller. Add just a bit of arugula for a crispy touch and dress up the apples in a little bit of lime juice to retain their bright flavours. Elegant and crunchy, this sandwich combination stuffed into a classic baguette will echo with the essence of a sophisticated holiday charcuterie board or cheese platter, when served warm as a breakfast main the morning after a festive gathering.
Chicken Tenders-Caramelised Onion Grill
Find yourself facing leftover marinated chicken in the fridge after a holiday feast? Turn it into a delicious sandwich stuffing by cooking the protein and layering it on a multigrain bread lathered in horseradish cream. A touch of caramelised onions will introduce sweet, savoury nuances into the sandwich finished off with crisp rocket and peppery greens. Add emmental to the sandwich before placing it in the sandwich griller. Warm the holiday delight until the cheese melts perfectly and the edges of the bread crispen adequately. This sandwich is thorough festive indulgence, made with minimum effort.
