Best 13 Dagwood Recipes

DAGWOOD BURGERS

Steps:

• Shape beef into four patties. Broil 4 in. from the heat or cook in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear; drain. , Spread coleslaw dressing over bread. Top each slice with a beef patty, bacon, cheese, tomato, onion, two cucumber slices, pickle and olive. Secure with a toothpick. Serve with additional salad dressing if desired.

VEGGIE DAGWOOD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup and relish in a small bowl. Lay out 24 slices of bread and lightly spread one side of each with the mayonnaise mixture. Top 4 slices with lettuce and grilled mushrooms. Top with another slice of bread, mayonnaise-side up, followed by cheese, grilled eggplant and a third slice of bread, mayonnaise-side down. Set aside. Top 4 more slices of bread with lettuce, cheese and marinated tomato. Top with another slice of bread, mayonnaise-side up, followed by marinated zucchini and radishes, and pickled onions. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread, mayonnaise-side down. Stack the eggplant clubs on top of the zucchini clubs to make a Dagwood, secure with a long skewer and top with an olive. Arrange the Dagwoods on a platter; dismantle into club sandwiches to serve.
• Marinated Radishes: Thinly slice 1 bunch radishes. Toss with the juice of 1 lemon and season with salt and pepper. Let marinate about 20 minutes.
• Grilled Eggplant: Mix 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon minced thyme. Thinly slice 1 eggplant. Brush with the garlic oil, season with salt and pepper and grill until charred, about 3 minutes per side.
• Pickled Onions: Bring 1 1/4 cups red wine vinegar, 6 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 bay leaf, a pinch of red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add 2 sliced red onions and simmer 1 minute; let cool.
• Grilled Mushrooms: Mix 1/2 cup olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Scrape out the gills from 8 portobello mushroom caps, brush with the garlic oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill about 4 minutes per side.
• Marinated Zucchini: Thinly slice 2 zucchini lengthwise. Lay on a platter, sprinkle with the zest and juice of 1 lemon and season with salt and pepper. Let marinate about 20 minutes.
• Marinated Tomatoes: Thinly slice 2 beefsteak tomatoes and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate about 20 minutes.

DAGWOOD BUMSTEAD

Steps:

• Building the Sandwich.
• Lay out five slices of bread.
• Layer two with green leaf lettuce.
• Layer each of the remaining three with one of the following: shredded romaine, red leaf lettuce, or Boston lettuce.
• Layer the first green leaf sandwich half with three slices jack cheese, next add turkey and top with four tomato slices.
• Cover with another slice of bread and place on spindle.
• Layer second green leaf sandwich half with three white American cheese slices, add pastrami slices and top with slice of bread.
• Place on spindle.
• Layer shredded romaine sandwich half with three slices of provolone cheese; on top of cheese, shingle two slices of salami, next fold one ham slice and place on salami.
• Then shingle two slices of pepperoni, fold and add one ham slice; top with yellow peppers and bread slice.
• Place on spindle.
• Layer red leaf sandwich half with three slices cheddar, two slices tomato, fold and add roast beef; top with bread slice.
• Place on spindle.
• Layer Boston lettuce sandwich with three slices tomato, add four pieces bacon and top with bread.
• Place on spindle.
• Garnish top of completed sandwich with cherry tomato skewered by a toothpick or miniature flag of favorite team.

THE DAGWOOD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Layout the 3 bread slices.
• On first slice spread mayonnaise, layer cucumber slices, cheddar cheese, 1/2 of the lettuce, 1 tomato slice, ham and top with spreaded mustard.
• Add second piece of bread on top.
• Spread horseradish and relish.
• Layer onion, second tomato slice, swiss cheese, second half of the lettuce and turkey.
• Add third piece of bread (spread bottom with mayonnaise if desired).

AUSTRALIAN DAGWOOD DOGS

Steps:

• 1. Place polenta, 1 cup flour, baking soda, baking powder, cayenne pepper (if using), sugar and ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl and stir to combine. Stir in egg, then, gradually stir in enough buttermilk to make a smooth, thick batter.
• 2. Fill a deep-fryer or large saucepan ⅓ full with oil and heat over medium heat to 180°C.
• 3. Place remaining ¼ cup flour in a shallow bowl and, working with one hot dog at a time, dust in flour, shaking off the excess, then, holding one end of the hot dog with tongs, coat liberally in batter.
• 4. Gently drop into oil and fry for 4 minutes, turning halfway, or until crisp and golden.
• 5. Drain on paper towel.
• 6. Thread corn dogs onto skewers and serve immediately with ketchup and mustard.
• 7. If you can fit them into your fryer, the frankfurters can be threaded onto the skewers before flouring and coating with batter.

DAGWOOD BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except salt, pepper and buns in a very large bowl. Form into 12 to 15 patties; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place on a charcoal grill or in a skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers to desired doneness.
• Serve on buns, garnished as desired.

GRILLED VEGETABLE DAGWOOD SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, garlic, rosemary, and pepper. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the oil to make a dressing. Set aside.
• Preheat a stove top grill pan or out-door grill to medium heat. Brush the peppers, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, and onion with the remaining oil. Grill the peppers until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the peppers to a pan or large platter. Grill the zucchini, until softened and lightly browned and tender, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to the pan with the peppers. Grill the mushrooms, until soft but not flabby, about 2 minutes per side; set aside with the other vegetables. Grill the onions until soft, about 5 minutes per side; set aside with the other vegetables. Drizzle a tablespoon of the dressing over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To make the Dagwood sandwich: Split the bread in half to make two evenly thick square pieces. Brush the dressing on the cut sides. Make a layer of each of the grilled vegetables that evenly covers one piece of the bread, overlapping the pieces slightly, if necessary. Top with a layer of the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Lay the arugula on top and drizzle them with about a tablespoon of the dressing. Finish the sandwich off with the cheese and lay the other piece of bread on top. Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped sandwich on a cutting board or baking sheet and weigh it down with a heavy object, such as a cast-iron skillet, for about 1 hour. When ready to serve cut into 4 to 6 pieces equal pieces.

DAGWOOD DOGS

Steps:

• 1. Cook hot dogs according to packet directions.
• 2. Mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, pepper and bicarbonate of soda. Mix milk and eggs together, then stir into dry ingredients.
• 3. Heat oil in a saucepan, and dry hot dogs with paper towel, cut in half and insert skewers.
• 4. Coat each hot dog in batter. Cook several at a time in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Turn as they're cooking. Drain and serve.

DAGWOOD SANDWICH, ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Slice roll and spread each half with french dressing. Then layer each half equally with the three meats (vary layers, if desired). Place in toaster oven or under broiler for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from flame and top meats with salt, pepper, and havarti. Place both halves back under the broiler.
• When the cheese is melting, remove and top with onion, lettuce and tomato. Press the two halves together with your hands and/or secure with toothpicks, slice cross-wise, and devour! *Optional--can add pepperoni, canadian bacon, provolone, banana peppers -- .

THE DAGWOOD MUFFULETTA TORTE

Steps:

• Cut 1 bread loaf in half crosswise. Roll onto a lightly-floured surface into a 10-inch circle. Cover, and set aside.
• Press together remaining 1 and 1/2 dough loaves, and roll out onto a lightly floured surface into a 12- inch circle. Fit dough into a 9" springform pan, allowing edges to overhang.
• Press spinach and red pepper strips between layers of paper towels, and set aside.
• In a nonstick sauté pan with a bit of oil, saute mushrooms for about 8 minutes; drain.
• Layer half of salami, mushrooms, and olives in dough-lined pan; top with half of cheese slices.
• Layer with half of the ham, spinach, pepper strips, remaining salami, remaining ham, and then artichokes. Top with remaining cheese slices.
• Stir together egg and water. Brush on overhanging pastry edges.
• Top torte with remaining pastry round. Fold overhanging edges over top pastry, crimping as necessary, and press to seal. Brush top with remaining egg mixture.
• Bake at 350 on bottom oven rack 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and cover with aluminum foil, if necessary, to prevent excessive browning.
• Bake 15 to 20 more minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan, and cut into wedges.

TRIPLE DECKER DAGWOOD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 1. Arrange bread slices on countertop: 1st row across/6 slices white bread; 2nd row across/6 slices wheat bread; 3rd row across/6 slices white bread and 4th row across/6 slices wheat bread.
• 2. Spread a thin layer of margarine (or butter) on one side of each slice of bread.
• 3. Make the fillings: In a medium size bowl, combine the deviled ham spread and relish. Mix well and set aside. In another medium size bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
• 4. Divide the ham mixture evenly among the 2nd row of prepared wheat bread. Divide the egg salad evenly among the 3rd row of prepared white bread. Divide the cream cheese evenly among the 4th row of wheat bread.
• 5. Spread the fillings to the edges of the bread.
• 6. To assemble: working down each row, place the slice of white bread (1st row), margarine side down, on top of deviled ham coated wheat bread.
• 7. Lift up both slices, and moving down the row, place on top of egg salad coated white bread.
• 8. Lift up 3 slices of bread and moving down the same row, place on top of cream cheese coated wheat bread. Press down lightly to compress sandwich. Repeat with remaining 5 vertical rows of bread.
• 9. Place sandwiches in plastic bags and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.
• 10. To serve: cut each sandwich into 4 triangles and arrange on serving platter. Or, for a large single serving, cut into quarters and arrange on serving dish. Serves 6-12 large servings or 24 small servings.

THE NEW BISTRO DAGWOOD

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, add tomato slices. Sprinkle with sugar and salt. Let sit while preparing sandwich.
• 2. In a medium bowl, stir together raspberry preserves, mustard, and basil until well combined.
• 3. In a large, nonstick skillet, over medium high heat, heat olive oil. Add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until soft and tender. Remove from heat; transfer onions to a plate.
• 4. Wipe skillet clean. Spread butter over both sides of bread slices. Place on skillet, over medium heat; toast lightly on both sides, about 3 minutes.
• 5. To assemble: Spread raspberry-mustard on one side of 2 bread slices. Top each with arugula, one slice of Monterey Jack cheese, layer 2 slices of pastrami, tomato slices, and peperoncini. Spread raspberry-mustard on one side of 2 bread slices; place raspberry-mustard side up on each sandwich. Top each with 2 slices Gouda cheese, layer 2 slices smoked turkey, arugula, and sautéed onions. Sprinkle each sandwich with black pepper to taste. Close with remaining bread slices. Use a toothpick to secure a basil leaf and a black olive on top of each sandwich.

DAGWOOD

Steps:

• put bread in toaster oven, one plain, the other with the sandwich meat on it. let toast until the plain piece starts changing color, remove that one from oven, and turn the meat over on the other piece.
• mayonaise the piece of bread removed, salt and pepper.
• when the meat starts to curl at edges, put onions, and cheese evenly on top, and return to heat until cheese is nice and bubbly.
• remove from oven, and put your mayonaised bread ontop, flip sandwich over, and mayonaise the other piece of bread.
• eat and enjoy!