Pastrami Football Finger Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Pastrami Football Finger Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend; 1/3 cup pickled piquant peppers, such as Peppadews, chopped; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; 32 slices cocktail pumpernickel bread squares; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 8 ounces thinly sliced pastrami; 16 bread and butter pickle slices; 1 to 2 slices white cheese, such as muenster or white American (you want about a 4-inch square slice); Special equipment: 16 toothpicks

Servings: persons

1 cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
1/3 cup pickled piquant peppers, such as Peppadews, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
32 slices cocktail pumpernickel bread squares
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces thinly sliced pastrami
16 bread and butter pickle slices
1 to 2 slices white cheese, such as muenster or white American (you want about a 4-inch square slice)
Special equipment: 16 toothpicks

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Mix the shredded cheese, peppers, mayonnaise, mustard and pepper in a medium bowl.
2
Stack 4 slices of the bread on a cutting board.
3
Using a knife or 2 1/2-inch round cutter, trim the bread into football shapes, save the trimmings for another use.
4
Continue with the remaining bread.
5
Lay the bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with the melted butter.
6
Place in oven and toast until crisp, about 5 minutes.
7
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the pepper cheese mixture on the bread.
8
Top with some pastrami, a pickle and another slice of bread.
9
To make the laces, cut the cheese into 16 long strips.
10
Cut each strip into 1 long and 3 short pieces.
11
Lay the long strip lengthwise on the sandwich, and then the 3 short strips crosswise to make the laces.
12
Repeat with all the strips.
13
Put the sandwiches back into the oven for 2 minutes to set the cheese laces.
14
Secure the sandwiches with a toothpick and serve.

3190

kcal

Calories

353

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend, 1/3 cup pickled piquant peppers, such as Peppadews, chopped, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, and more.

Yes, Pastrami Football Finger Sandwiches falls under the General 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.

Pastrami Football Finger Sandwiches

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