Description
This Italian Focaccia Sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Featuring a soft, thick focaccia bread layered with creamy burrata cheese, savory prosciutto and salami, fresh arugula, and a flavorful pesto spread, it offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Paired with crunchy chips, it’s a satisfying and flavor-packed meal that requires no cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 1 loaf Focaccia (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons Pesto Sauce (thin layer)
- 8 ounces Burrata Cheese (room temperature)
- 4 ounces Prosciutto (thinly sliced)
- 4 ounces Salami (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups Arugula (lightly drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
Side
- 1 bag Hal’s NY Backyard BBQ Chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Slice the Focaccia: Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully slice the focaccia loaf lengthwise into two halves, about 1 inch thick, creating a top and bottom for the sandwich.
- Spread Pesto: Evenly spread a thin layer of pesto sauce over the bottom half of the sliced focaccia to infuse rich, herby flavor.
- Add Burrata Cheese: Layer generous pieces of room-temperature burrata cheese over the pesto to ensure creaminess and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Layer Meats: Place thinly sliced prosciutto over the burrata, then add a layer of thinly sliced salami for a savory, robust taste.
- Add Arugula: Scatter the arugula leaves on top, which have been lightly drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper to add freshness and a peppery bite.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place the other half of the focaccia on top to close the sandwich and gently press down to compact the layers slightly.
- Slice and Serve: Optionally slice the sandwich into serving pieces and serve immediately with a side of Hal’s NY Backyard BBQ chips for a satisfying crunch.
Notes
- Use room-temperature burrata cheese for best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute salami with other cured meats to your preference.
- Lightly dressing the arugula with olive oil and seasoning enhances its flavor without overpowering the sandwich.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and softness of the focaccia.
- A serrated knife is recommended to cleanly slice the focaccia without squishing it.
