Easy Mortadella Sandwich
A crispy, pan-fried mortadella sandwich with melty provolone, pistachio pesto, Dijon, and sun-dried tomatoes—balanced with an optional whipped ricotta-style spread.
Equipment
- Grill pan or skillet
Ingredients
- 6 thin slices mortadella
- 2 kaiser rolls or other soft bread
- 2 slices provolone cheese or fresh mozzarella
- 2 tbsp pistachio pesto
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Optional creamy burrata cheese, or fresh ricotta
Instructions
Pan-sear the mortadella
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, then add the slices of mortadella and let them sizzle until slightly golden and crisp at the edges.
Toast the rolls
- Split the kaiser rolls and lightly toast them right on the cooking surface, letting them pick up a little of the rendered fat for extra flavor and crunch.
Spread, stack, and melt
- Spread pistachio pesto on one half and Dijon mustard on the other.
- Pile on the crispy pan-fried mortadella and top with your melty cheese of choice.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers, close the sandwich, and give it a quick press to melt the cheese slightly.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For the signature spread, use fresh ricotta whipped until airy, then season it with lemon zest and cracked black pepper for a brighter, lighter bite.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 33gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1850mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 420mgIron: 3.2mg
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