Best 20 Open Face Sandwiches Recipes

OPEN FACE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make egg salad: In a medium saucepan, cover eggs with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cover pan, and remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Hold eggs under cold running water to stop the cooking. Peel eggs.
• Slice 2 eggs with a knife or an egg slicer. Set aside eight of the slices for eyes, and place remaining pieces in a bowl. Add unsliced eggs to bowl, and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
• Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over each slice of bread. Cover bread with egg salad, or layer on sliced ham. Make faces using the egg-yolk slices, egg salad, and the remaining toppings, as desired. Serve immediately.

HOT OPEN-FACE ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Microwave the potatoes on high until soft, about 20 minutes. Using a fork, mash the potatoes in a bowl with 2 tablespoons butter. Add the milk and mash; season with salt and pepper. Preheat the broiler.
• Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until slightly brown. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce and simmer until thick, about 3 minutes.
• Toast the bread under the broiler, about 1 minute. Spread the mustard and horseradish on toasts; place each on a plate. Pour some gravy over the toast; top with the roast beef, more gravy, watercress and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the sandwiches with the potatoes.

OPEN-FACE SALMON AND AVOCADO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Melt a thin layer of butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the bread and toast on both sides until golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Combine the sour cream, preserved lemon and a few turns of pepper in a small bowl.
• To assemble, dollop the preserved lemon sour cream all over the bread, then top with slices of avocado. Season the avocado with salt. Nestle in the slices of salmon, radishes and cornichons. Top with black pepper and crushed red pepper, if using. Sprinkle with the chives or dill and sesame seeds, then serve with the lemon wedges. Enjoy!

OPEN-FACE BUTTER AND RADISH SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place radishes in medium bowl of ice water and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Drain radishes and slice thinly.
• Spread butter generously over baguette slices and sprinkle lightly with sea salt or coarse kosher salt. Arrange radish slices atop buttered baguette slices and serve.

SALMON, TOMATO & CHEESE OPEN FACE OR PATTY STYLE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For Salmon Spread:.
• In large bowl, add salmon, lemon juice, crackers, mayonnaise or Miracle Whip and dill weed. Mix and then set aside.
• Beat egg white until fluffy.
• Fold in to Salmon mixture.
• Toast bread and spread with margarine or butter.
• Pile salmon spread on each toast slice.
• Cut vine ripe tomatoes in slices; add a medium slice on top of salmon.
• Add a slice of cheese on top.
• Place all on baking tray.
• Broil at 450°F for 5 minutes. Cut diagonally or in half and serve as finger food or with knife and fork.
• For Salmon Patties:.
• Mix salmon, whole egg, not separated, lemon juice, crackers, mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, dill weed. Form into patties.
• Spray Pam into frying pan, cook on both sides until slightly browned.
• Put on toast, add tomato slices and cheese and broil at 450°F for five minutes.
• Note: You may also serve the salmon patties with other vegetables as a main dish.

OPEN-FACE PORTABELLA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Combine tomato, basil and salt in a small bowl,set aside.
• Clean mushrooms, cut off stems even with caps.
• Discard stems.
• Combine vinegar and oil, gently brush mixture over the mushrooms.
• Place mushrooms on the unheated rack of the broiler pan.
• Broil mushroom 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 6 to 8 minutes or just till tender, turning once.
• Drain mushrooms on paper towels.
• Thinly slice mushrooms.
• Place bread on a baking sheet.
• Place under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or till bread is heated through.
• To serve, top toasted bread with mushrooms slices and tomato mixture.
• If desired, top with cheese.

OPEN-FACE MUSHROOM SANDWICHES WITH PECORINO SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Special equipment
• Six-eight 10" metal skewers or bamboo skewers, soaked (optional)
• Pecorino salsa verde
• Toss shallots, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl to combine; lightly season with salt (the Pecorino will add some saltiness, so bear that in mind). Let sit 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, very thinly slice Pecorino into tiles with a knife (irregular pieces are okay).
• Add Pecorino, herbs, and oil to pickled shallots and toss gently to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed; set aside.
• Mushrooms and assembly
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; clean grate. Working one at a time, set mushrooms on their sides and slice lengthwise ¼" thick to make 3-4 planks per mushroom, depending their size. If your mushrooms are particularly small or you are using crimini, slice ½" thick and thread onto skewers to keep them from falling through grate.
• Using some of the oil, brush cut sides of mushrooms and transfer to a large bowl or arrange on a rimmed baking sheet if skewered. Lightly brush both sides of each slice of bread with remaining oil and transfer to a platter.
• Press each slice of bread down across grate for even contact and grill until browned with some lightly charred spots, about 2 minutes per side. The goal is a crunchy exterior with a still chewy center. Transfer bread back to platter.
• Brush grate to clean. If using a gas grill, turn heat down to medium. A charcoal grill should be at the tail end of medium-high and headed toward medium at this point, but wait a few minutes if needed. Grill mushrooms, turning halfway through and moving around as needed to avoid flare-ups, until golden all over with lightly charred edges, 6-8 minutes for small pieces and 8-10 minutes for large ones. Return to bowl (slide off of skewers if needed). Add Pecorino salsa verde and toss to combine. Spoon mushroom mixture over grilled bread.

OPEN "FACE" EGG SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, cover 7 eggs with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Place eggs in bowl under cold running water until cool. Peel eggs.
• Slice 2 eggs with an egg slicer or a knife. Set aside 8 of the slices for eyes. Place remaining pieces in a bowl; add unsliced eggs. Mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, and salt and ground pepper; stir to combine.
• Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over each of 4 slices of bread; cover with egg salad or 1 slice ham. Make faces, using egg slices, egg salad, and suggested toppings, as desired. Serve immediately.

SLOW-COOKER OPEN-FACE TURKEY DINNER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place turkey in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with sage. Top with gravy.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• About 10 minutes before serving, cook mashed potatoes as directed on package for 3 servings.
• Remove turkey from cooker; place on cutting board. Cut turkey into 1/4-inch slices. Stir poultry seasoning and Worcestershire sauce into gravy in cooker.
• Place 2 pieces turkey on each toast slice. Top with 1/4 cup mashed potatoes. Spoon gravy over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika.

OPEN-FACE VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the red onion, carrots and radishes in ice water for 5 minutes, then drain. Split each roll in half lengthwise to make 4 pieces. Transfer to the oven to toast.
• Whisk 1/4 cup mayonnaise, the lime juice, honey, cornichons and brine, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken, onion, carrots, radishes and chopped cilantro and toss. Mix the chile sauce and the remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise in a small bowl.
• Spread each piece of bread with some chile mayonnaise, then top with the chicken salad and cilantro leaves.

OPEN-FACE PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Mix ketchup, onion, water, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, pepper sauce and bay leaf in 2-quart saucepan.
• Heat to boiling, simmer occasionally; reduce heat.
• Simmer 20 minutes or until thickened; remove bay leaf.
• Stir in pork; heat until hot.
• Toast English muffins.
• Spoon pork mixture over each muffin half.

OPEN-FACE ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine sour cream and horseradish; season with salt and pepper.
• Toss watercress with vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Place beef on each of four bread slices; top with horseradish cream. Serve with watercress salad.

ROASTED PORTABELLA MUSHROOM AND AVOCADO OPEN-FACE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In baking dish, gently mix mushrooms, butter, garlic, thyme and pepper.
• Roast uncovered 30 minutes, stirring gently halfway through baking.
• Spread 1 quarter of avocado over each slice of toasted bread. Top with roasted mushroom mixture. Serve immediately.

GRILLED BRATWURST AND ONION OPEN-FACE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Whisk beer, mustard, oil and thyme in small bowl to blend. Brush both sides of onion slices with some of mustard dressing, being careful to keep slices intact.
• Grill onion and bratwurst until onion is tender and slightly charred at edges and bratwurst is golden brown, turning twice, about 10 minutes for onion and 6 minutes for bratwurst. Grill bread until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side.
• Place toasted bread on plates. Brush with some of mustard dressing. Top bread with bratwurst; separate onion slices into rings and arrange over bratwurst. Drizzle remaining mustard dressing over onions and serve.

OPEN-FACE GRILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Light a grill. Brush the bread on both sides with olive oil and grill over high heat until crisp on the outside but still soft inside, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a platter.
• Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat until charred on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Turn and grill until tender, about 3 minutes longer.
• Top the eggplant with the tomato, mozzarella and basil. Cover the grill and cook until the cheese melts, 2 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to the bread, sprinkle with sea salt and serve.

OPEN-FACE WILD MUSHROOM AND FONTINA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Stem shiitake mushrooms. Cut all mushrooms lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add rosemary and stir 10 seconds, then add mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add shallots and thyme; stir 2 minutes. Add Marsala and boil until evaporated, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on baking sheet; broil until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Divide cheese among bread slices, covering completely. Broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Rewarm mushrooms over medium heat if necessary. Mix in parsley. Place toasts on plates. Spoon mushrooms over and serve.

OPEN FACE MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
• Dip both sides of bread slices in egg mixture.
• Melt butter in a large skillet; add bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Spread 1 tablespoon strawberry jam on 1 side of each bread slice; top evenly with turkey, ham, and cheese.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle powdered sugar, if desired.
• Serve immediately.

OPEN-FACE LAMB SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, fennel seeds (if using), and 2 tablespoons water; season generously with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Raise heat to high; add vinegar and 2/3 cup water. Boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet, until liquid is slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain onions in a sieve set over a bowl, reserving liquid.
• Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet. Top each slice with lamb and onions, and drizzle with oil. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, with reserved liquid spooned over top.

HOT OPEN FACE ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES WITH TATERS

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. THE BEEF
• 3. Gather your ingredients.
• 4. Dust the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
• 5. Add the grapeseed oil to a large heavy-bottomed pot, over medium heat.
• 6. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the roast, and sear on all sides.
• 7. Remove roast from the pot, and reserve.
• 8. THE SAUCE
• 9. Place a rack in the lower position, and preheat the oven to 330f (165c).
• 10. Whisk the flour into the beef stock, and reserve.
• 11. Add the onions carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot, over medium low heat.
• 12. Cook them until they begin to soften and release some of their liquids, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• 13. Add the tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and tamari sauce, and stir until incorporated.
• 14. Add the beef stock/flour mixture, and stir to combine.
• 15. Bring up to a simmer, and allow the mixture to thicken, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• 16. Return the roast to the pot; along with the rosemary, and thyme sprigs.
• 17. Cover the pot and place in the preheated oven for 3 hours.
• 18. After 3 hours, remove the roast from the pot, and strain out, and discard the veggies from the sauce.
• 19. Return the sauce, and the roast to the pan, cover and place back into the oven, until the beef is fork tender, about another hour.
• 20. THE SANDWICH
• 21. Place the toasted bread on a plate, and add the provolone cheese, and tomato.
• 22. Cut some thick slices of the beef, and place on top of the bread.
• 23. Add the mash potatoes to the side.
• 24. Drizzle with the yummy beef sauce. Enjoy
• 25. Chef's Note: I have served this dish without the bread... just the beef, potatoes, and that yummy gravy.
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OPEN-FACE BACON-AND-EGG SANDWICHES WITH ARUGULA

Steps:

• Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Wipe out skillet. Brush cut sides of bread with 1 tablespoon oil. Place bread, cut sides down, in skillet. Cook over medium heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Place 1 bread square, golden side up, on each of 2 plates. Top each with half of bacon, then 2 tomato slices.
• Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, shallot, and vinegar in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add arugula and toss to coat.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until whites are set and yolks are cooked as desired. Top each bread stack with egg, then arugula and cheese.