Hardly anyone escapes the charm of a convenient and delicious baked sandwich. This appetizer, so well-known around the world, has gained its fame thanks to the versatility and ease it represents, when it comes to solving “daily bread”.
The faces of a sandwich are infinite, almost beyond the imagination. From the ingredients to the presentation, they can surprise you every day. Can you get bored of a giant sandwich? The answer is no! You can always find a new way to enjoy this snack. Everyone enjoys a children’s sandwich but above all… the little ones! Yes, they who are so demanding when it comes to eating, putting adults in trouble.
For this reason, we present you with an irresistible alternative for the whole family: a giant baked sandwich. This recipe will be enjoyed by adults and children as it has everything: it is quick to make, easy to prepare, economical, nutritious and… Fun! Everyone can get together to make this tasty baked sandwich cake. You only need: sliced bread, ham, cheese, milk and eggs. Oh! And salt and pepper to taste.
The steps to follow to know how to make a giant sandwich? Super easy and fun! In a mold, assemble several floors with the ingredients. Then you pour the egg, milk, salt and pepper mixture over the sandwich. You bake and… Let’s eat!
Ingredients to make Giant Baked Sandwich:
- 1 package of sliced bread
- 200 grams of white cheese (in slices)
- 200 grams of York Ham (in slices)
- 4 Eggs
- ½ liter of milk
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of pepper
How to make Giant Baked Sandwich:
Order the ingredients you need to make this giant baked sandwich. Remove the crusts from the bread, preferably with a serrated knife. Prepare a tray that can be used for baking. Grease the container, bottom and walls and reserve. You can use oil, butter or margarine to grease. Pre-heat the oven to 200º C. The first step will be to prepare a bed of bread for the rest of the ingredients. Place the slices of bread inside the mold. The number of slices will depend on the size of the container.
Cut a slice into several parts, to cover the walls of the tray. First measure with a slice of bread, and with a knife make a reference mark and then guide yourself and cut. Then, from that first base piece, cut out the remaining pieces. Cover the base of the sliced bread with ham. If you wish, you can double the portion of ham by adding more to the baked sandwich cake.
Spread the cheese over the ham layer. You can be generous with the portions, if it provokes you. Hmm! How delicious is this sandwich for children! Pour the eggs, milk, a pinch of salt and pepper to taste into a tall jar or container. Mix all the ingredients very well, until they are integrated. Use any utensil indicated for this task: manual rods, manual mixer, blender, cocktail shaker, etc.
Trick: If you grind the pepper even better. A grinder, mortar, a spoon or even a stone are worth it. If you use a stone, cover the pepper with a cloth first, before crushing it.
Place loaf pan back on top to seal our baked sandwich cake. Squeeze the bread a little, pressing it down with your hands so that it settles well. Pour the previous mixture on top of the cake, making sure that all the bread is moistened.
Bake the sandwich in the oven for 30 minutes at a temperature of 200º C, with heat from above and below. When there are 5 minutes left, you can place the gratin option.
Toasty on the outside and juicy on the inside…but very soft. The texture of this giant baked sandwich is very tasty. So much so that children and adults will enjoy it alike.
Children’s sandwiches should always have something different. For this reason, this one is giant! Big on size, big on flavor, and big on… nutrients! Proteins and carbohydrates are protagonists in this cake. Oh! And don’t forget to nibble on a good piece for yourself soon or… you’ll be left out!
Nutritional contribution of the giant baked sandwich:
It has an invincible team: proteins and carbohydrates. An essential duo for anyone growing or in need of a lot of energy.
- Bread provides carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fibers, water, vitamins and minerals.
- Milk for its part has many vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.
- The egg is especially rich in essential amino acids, fatty acids and some minerals and vitamins.
- Cheese contains a high proportion of protein and essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates.
- Finally, ham is a source of protein of high biological value, it also provides minerals and vitamins.
Without a doubt, this giant sandwich is an excellent alternative for the whole family.
