Few quality ingredients: Mortadella Bologna, goat cheese, and pistachios for a sandwich as simple as it is tasty.
A balanced and flavorful filling enclosed in crusty bread to form these Mini Mortadella Sandwiches.
For a quick lunch, a hearty snack, or to eat under the umbrella, these Mini Sandwiches are a simple yet delicious idea and quick to make.
The Mini Mortadella Sandwiches are made using the winning combination of the delicate yet flavorful taste of Mortadella with the more intense flavor of goat cheese, along with pistachios for a crunchy note, all spread on slices of bread.
A snack or quick lunch that can be made in a few minutes without using the oven or stove.
Perfect for a buffet or aperitif dinner, they are a classic favorite, small sandwiches cut into wedges or cubes… you can’t stop at just one.
Although sandwiches are now considered a symbol of modernity, they actually have an ancient history.
In fact, the first “sandwich” we know of dates back to the 1st century BC, filled with nuts, figs, and cheese, until more recently in 1762 when the Earl of Sandwich, during a card game, had his butler prepare a slice of bread with roast meat inside to avoid interrupting the game.
If sandwiches have been so successful for so many years, there’s a reason: they are delicious, yummy, versatile because everyone can fill them as they like, they are quick to prepare and everyone practically loves them.
Prepare these delicious and rich Mini Mortadella, Goat Cheese, and Pistachio Sandwiches and you won’t be able to stop eating them!
At the end of the recipe, you will find other VARIANTS for the filling: SALMON SANDWICH, VEGETARIAN SANDWICH, TUNA AND LETTUCE SANDWICH, and HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH.
For other delicious recipes based on toast or sandwich bread, here are some suggestions
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 483.63 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 48.69 (g) of which sugars 4.94 (g)
- Proteins 19.82 (g)
- Fat 23.38 (g) of which saturated 7.31 (g)of which unsaturated 13.17 (g)
- Fibers 3.86 (g)
- Sodium 1,181.85 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 8 slices bread (white or whole grain sandwich bread)
- 5.3 oz Mortadella Bologna (thinly sliced)
- 2 cheese (fresh goat cheese)
- 1.4 oz Bronte DOP pistachios (toasted)
Tools
- Bowl
Steps
Place the goat cheese in a bowl and work it with a hand mixer or fork until creamy.
Add the chopped pistachios and mix.
For a crunchy Sandwich, you can slightly toast the bread slices in the oven or on a griddle, or you can fill them directly.
Spread a generous layer of goat cheese and pistachio cream evenly over each slice of bread, place slices of Mortadella Bologna on each, then close the Mini Sandwiches with the other slice of bread.
If not consumed within half an hour, store them in the refrigerator.
When serving, cut the bread slices in half diagonally. If desired, you can decorate the surface with a dollop of goat cheese cream and pistachio crumbs.
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NOTES
BREAD You can use sandwich bread, either white or whole grain, or replace it with crustless bread. Toasting the bread before filling is not mandatory, although doing so allows you to appreciate the contrast between the crunchy bread and the soft, creamy filling.
GOAT CHEESE If you don’t like the strong taste of goat cheese, you can replace it with cow’s milk ricotta or fresh spreadable cheese.
VARIANTS
Mini TUNA SANDWICH
Mini VEGETARIAN SANDWICH
Spread two slices of bread with mayonnaise, place lettuce leaves on top, add sliced tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, sliced hard-boiled egg, and cover with the other slice of bread.
Mini SALMON SANDWICH
Spread two slices of bread with mayonnaise, place smoked salmon on one, then lettuce and sliced tomato, finally add sliced hard-boiled egg. Cover with the other slice of bread and press lightly.
Mini HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH
Spread two slices of bread with mayonnaise, place in order: sliced ham, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, more ham, and finally sliced Edamer cheese. Cover with the other slice of bread and let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes to better enhance flavors.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Difference between tramezzino, sandwich, and Club Sandwich
The term tramezzino was coined by Gabriele D’Annunzio, who created it to replace the English word sandwich. It is a diminutive of tramezzo, meaning a moment halfway between breakfast and lunch, in which you have a snack or tea such as a tramezzino. The Clubhouse sandwich, shortened to Club Sandwich, has American origins and in its classic version is made with toasted bread, chicken or turkey, fried bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Why is it called a sandwich?
The sandwich is named after the Earl of Sandwich, the man who, during a card game, asked his servant to put roast meat between two slices of bread so as not to stop playing.
Why is the Club Sandwich called that?
Tradition has it that the first Club Sandwich was born in the kitchens of one of the most famous men’s clubs in the world: the Saratoga Club House, hence its name Club House Sandwich, abbreviated over time to Club Sandwich.
How to prevent tramezzini from hardening?
How to prevent tramezzini from drying out or hardening? To prevent tramezzini from drying out or hardening, we recommend storing them wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel and keeping them in the refrigerator until just before consumption.
