I went grocery shopping at Aldi earlier this week and while pondering my bread of choice for sandwiches, I noticed they had ciabatta rolls for only $2. I've always identified ciabatta bread to what you get when buying a $10 sandwich at gourmet restaurants and bakeries, but seeing that $2 price tag made me realize I could make those fancy sandwiches at home and save money and cravings for eating out at those fancy restaurants.
By the way, ciabatta bread also tastes AMAZING when toasted with jelly for breakfast in the mornings, or toasted in the oven with butter with dinner! Here are two sandwiches I made using ciabatta bread. Instead of meeting your girlfriends out at those expensive bakeries, why not make these and picnic outside on a beautiful Spring day!
By the way, ciabatta bread also tastes AMAZING when toasted with jelly for breakfast in the mornings, or toasted in the oven with butter with dinner! Here are two sandwiches I made using ciabatta bread. Instead of meeting your girlfriends out at those expensive bakeries, why not make these and picnic outside on a beautiful Spring day!
Fancy Pants Avocado Club Sandwich
Instructions:
- Preheat oven for 400 degrees.
- Slice open a ciabatta roll. On the bottom side, spread a layer of apricot jam. Assemble the remaining ingredients in on top in the following order: turkey breast, cheese, bacon, avocado slices, top piece of roll.
- Bake in the oven for 5 - 7 minutes, just until bread is warm and a little crispy.
- Enjoy. Tastes even fancier if served/eaten with sweet potato chips.
Fancy Pants Italian Sub
Instructions:
- Slice a ciabatta roll in half. Assemble meat as follows on bread: ham, salami, pepperoni, and cheese, and top of roll.
- Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 5 - 7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is warm and slightly crispy. (This step is optional; The sandwich also tastes good cold.)
- Fill sandwich with sliced onions, lettuce, and mayo or Italian dressing if desired.
- Enjoy.