Mortadella Smear Recipe

Name: Mortadella Smear
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/3 cup chicken stock; 1 lb mortadella bologna, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/3 cup heavy cream, whipped; 2 loaves ciabatta; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons crushed pistachios; 1/2 cup baby arugula

Servings: persons

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/3 cup chicken stock
1 lb mortadella bologna, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup heavy cream, whipped
2 loaves ciabatta
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons crushed pistachios
1/2 cup baby arugula

1
Pour vinegar into small saucepan and cook until reduced to 3 tbsp, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
2
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook (stirring constantly) for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in chicken stock and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3
Run mortadella in a food processor until pureed. Transfer to medium bowl. Fold in whipped cream and cooled chicken sauce. Set aside.
4
Grill the ciabatta bread. Smear mortadella over warm bread, and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with pistachios, arugula, and a drizzle of the balsamic reduction.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/3 cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Mortadella Smear falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mortadella Smear

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