Pastrami Cuban

Pastrami Cuban

Why serve Pastrami Cuban Sandwiches?  Because they just taste good, that's why.  They are
definitely a crowd-pleasing meal, everyone will love.  Put these tasty treats together in no time at all.

My original plan was to make a nice, hot pastrami sandwich.  All the other ingredients I wanted to add sound too much like a Cuban (pickle, mustard, and swiss cheese).  An original Cuban is made with pork and ham though.  I had some sweet sliced ham, which I added to the sandwiches.  Wow,  what a terrific choice combining the two ideas together.  This combo choice is definitely a "Touch Down".

Pull out your baking sheet pan, layer your ingredients between two slices of rye bread, bake....and done!
Yes, it is that simple.  Serve with a side of coleslaw and watch those sandwiches quickly disappear.



Ingredients:
24 slices Three Bakers Rye Bread (approx. 1 1/2 loaves)
mayo for spreading
mustard for spreading
1 lb Swiss Cheese, (24 slices)
12 slices ham, one slice per sandwich
24 slices pastrami, two slices per sandwich
12 large slices pickle
12 red onion rings

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place parchment paper on baking sheet.
2.  Spread approx. 1 tsp mayo on one side of each slice of bread.  Place 12 slices on baking sheet, mayo side facing down.  Spread approx. 1 tsp mustard on the top side of each slice.
3.  Layer remaining ingredients onto each slice of bread, starting with cheese and then ending with cheese.  (ex: cheese, ham, pastrami, pickle, onion, cheese). Add additional mustard, if wanted.
4.  Add a slice of bread on top, mayo side facing up.  Place a large baking sheet on top of sandwiches.   Add weight to the top of the baking sheet, like a large cast iron skillet.
5.  Bake for 20-25 mins or until toasted.  Slice and serve

Cheesy Bacon Pull-A-Part

IT'S OK TO BE CHEESY!
Want a delicious snack to serve to your guests?  Try this fun, easy cheesy pull-a-part bread recipe.
I had these hardy hoagie rolls on hand.  I wanted to create an appetizer that was going to be fun for everyone to enjoy.  It was pretty exciting to see all my company reaching in and devouring this bread, in no time at all.
You can use any type of cheese, veggies or meat for this recipe.  I wanted to keep my bread simple to attract all ages.  But don't get me wrong, my mind was spinning with ideas.
Spicy sausage with a roasted pepper cheese sauce and a Spinach and artichoke bread with cream cheese.   I even thought of making a breakfast bread baked with eggs and an avocado sauce.  YUM!
Let your imagination run.  You cannot go wrong with just bread and cheese either.











Ingredients:
1 pkg Three Bakers Hoagie Rolls (4 ct)
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
6-8 strips bacon, cooked and diced
1 stick butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 TBS fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2.  Place 4 hoagie rolls (lengthwise, on their side) on top of a sheet of aluminum foil.  Fold edges to secure rolls from moving around.
3.  Add half of each cheese inside each roll, filling from one end to the other end.  Add half of the bacon.  Mix butter and garlic together in small bowl.  Add half to the inside of each roll.
4.  Slice through each roll, cutting through only 3/4 through, making 1-inch pieces.
4.  Add remaining cheeses on top of all the rolls.  Drizzle remaining butter on top of each roll.  Sprinkle parsley over top of rolls.
5.  Bake for approx. 10-12 mins or until golden brown

Kid's Pizza Ideas

National Pizza Day!
Pizza Day should be "every day".  Wouldn't you agree?
Take a look at these fabulous Kid's pizzas.  They look so delicious, why can't they be for adults too?
Make your kids feel special.  Top pizza crusts with their favorite toppings.  Hot dogs, mac and cheese, tacos, bbq chicken, pepperoni, or even spaghetti, YES spaghetti!!! Give the little ones something to look forward to when they arrive home from school.  Maybe it's cold outside, so give
them a nice hot meal to warm them up.  Want to make it more exciting for them?  Let them pick their own toppings.  Most items are already on hand.  Mix them up and be creative.  They are eating healthy and they don't even realize it.  Making a pizza together creates memories that last forever.

Here are some great pizza ideas to get you started.  Just top with your favorite ingredients onto Three Bakers Gluten Free Pizza Crusts and bake for approx. 10 mins in a preheated 350 degree oven.


Taco Pizza Ingredients:
pizza sauce
mozzarella cheese
cheddar cheese
ground beef (sauteed with taco seasoning)
taco sauce


Hot Dog (Smokies) Mac and Cheese Ingredients:
mini hot dogs or mini smokies
pizza sauce
mozzarella cheese
mac and cheese
Note:  Cut pizza crust in half.  Add ingredients to one half.  Top with other half of crust and bake.


BBQ Chicken Tender Ingredients:
Chicken tenders (gluten free)
pizza sauce
mozzarella cheese
cheddar cheese
pepperoni, diced
bbq sauce


Chopped Spaghetti Ingredients:
Spaghetti (leftover)
pizza sauce
mozzarella cheese
bacon
bbq sauce