Francesinha
A Portuguese sandwich layered with ham, turkey, and cheese, toasted until crispy and golden. Served with a rich beer-based sauce for dipping or pouring over the top.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 4 slices or 2 rolls sandwich bread or crusty rolls
- 4 slices ham, sliced
- 4 slices turkey, sliced
- 4 slices cheddar or mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ½ cup beer (lager or pale ale)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- 1
Lay one slice of bread on the cutting board and place two slices of ham on top, covering the bread evenly.
- 2
Layer two slices of turkey on top of the ham in a single even layer.
- 3
Place two slices of cheese on top of the turkey, covering as much surface as possible.
- 4
Place the second bread slice on top and press down gently so the layers compress together slightly.
- 5
Repeat steps 1 through 4 with the remaining ham, turkey, and cheese to make the second sandwich.
- 6
Place a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter, waiting until it melts and foams, about 30 seconds.
- 7
Carefully place one sandwich into the hot skillet and cook until the bottom bread is golden-brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 8
Flip the sandwich and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt around the sandwich.
- 9
Cook the second side until golden-brown and crispy, the cheese is fully melted (you can see it slightly oozing from the edges), about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 10
Transfer the first sandwich to a plate and repeat steps 6 through 9 with the second sandwich, reheating the pan if needed.
- 11
Pour 0.5 cup of beer into the same skillet (still over medium heat) and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom.
- 12
Simmer the beer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces by about half and smells strongly of caramel and beer, about 90 to 180 seconds.
- 13
Pour the sauce into a small bowl or directly over each sandwich.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- knife
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- spatula or turner
- small bowl
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