- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 400 kcal
Quick summary
“Mortadella Sandwich is a tasty and quick snack. Ideal for meetings or when you are short on time.”
What you need to know
- Sanduíche saboroso e rápido de fazer
- Utiliza ingredientes simples e acessíveis
- Facilita a preparação de reuniões ou momentos de apuro
- Possui uma boa durabilidade ao congelar
Ingredients
Main
- 4 slices of baguette bread
- 200g of sliced mortadella
- 100g of sliced mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sliced pickles
- Lettuce leaves to taste
Instructions
Principal
- Start by cutting the baguette bread in half.
- Spread the mayonnaise on both halves of the bread.
- Add a generous layer of mortadella on one of the bread halves.
- Place the mozzarella cheese slices on top of the mortadella.
- Finish with the pickles and lettuce leaves.
- Top with the other half of the bread.
- Press lightly to compact the sandwich.
- If desired, heat in a sandwich maker for 3 minutes to melt the cheese.
Chef's tips
- Espalhe a maionese uniformemente para evitar manchas
- Adicione picles antes da queijo para manter as cores
- Cubra o sanduíche com a outra metade do pão para facilitar o preparo
Variations
- Adicionar um ovo cozido ao meio do sanduíche para um sanduíche de ovo-mortadela
- Usar picles de batata ao invés de picles de polvilho
- Adicionar tomates em rodelas ao invés de folhas de alface
Substitutions
- Substituir a mortadela por presunto para uma versão diferente
- Usar queijo provolou em vez de muçarela para um sabor mais cremoso
- Substituir o alface por pimentão doce para uma versão mais colorida
How to store
Lasts up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container
Can it be frozen?
Can be frozen. The cheese may melt and stain the other ingredients.
What to serve with
Best served with a green leaf salad to balance the fat
Frequently asked questions
How would I defrost a frozen sandwich?
You cannot thaw a frozen sandwich. Ideally, do not freeze it.
Does the cheese melt easily?
Yes, the cheese melts easily and that is why it is additional in the recipe.
Does the cheese melt easily and can it stain other ingredients?
Yes, the cheese melts easily and can stain other ingredients. Therefore, it is better not to freeze the sandwich.
Can I substitute the mayonnaise with ketchup?
The sandwich will be different, but it is possible. We recommend experimenting and seeing how you would like to adjust the recipe.
