How to Make a Leftover Charcuterie Sandwich
Who had their fill of charcuterie and cheese boards this holiday? I definitely made at least four, between Christmas and New Years lol. I had a good amount of cheese and meat and guess what, I’m going to show you how to make a leftover charcuterie sandwich. YES! It’s so good.
I can’t get enough of charcuterie boards. They are so great for multiple reasons:
- Easy to make: buy several cheeses, meats, crackers, jam and fruit. Nothing complicated! No cooking required 🙂
- Fun to create: you can design and change up how you want to display the board.
- Easy clean up: usually a cheese board is completely wiped clean because everyone loves it!
But, like I said, you might have some leftover cheese and meats in the fridge that maybe could be put to use in some other way. Instead of making another cheese board, why not try a sandwich?! If you have all of the remaining ingredients from the charcuterie board, slices of bread and some butter.. then you have another meal! This is how to make a leftover charcuterie sandwich.
Tips for a solid charcuterie sandwich:
- Use a variety of cheeses – combine cheddar with havarti, or smoked gouda and parmesan. Whatever you have on hand, mix it up!
- I use two types of mustard only because I LOVE dijon – I use the Old Style Maille Mustard
- Add in herbs – if you have any on hand, this will level up your sammy. Sandwich in a few layers of basil leaves or sprinkle in some rosemary.
- Do not skimp on buttering the bread – specifically on the outside of the slices where you are cooking! It’s what gives the sandwich the browned crispy crunch. Kerrygold spreading butter is a fantastic choice. You will regret missing this step!
- Add in another texture if you’d like: this is a meat-cheese-heavy sandwich, well because it’s a charcuterie sandwich! But you can add in your own flavor, too – add in sliced tomatoes, olives, pickled onions. You name it! It’s your sammy!
Check out the low-down recipe below. It’s so easy you could make it in a pinch since you already have everything!
Leftover Charcuterie Sandwich
Using up your leftover charcuterie board is delicious between two slices of bread! Try out this easy sandwich you can make in a pinch.
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for spreading )
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 2 slices select cheeses
- 3 slices cured meat
Use a tablespoon of butter to slather on both sides of each slice of bread
Slather on both mustards on one slice of bread
On top of the mustard, layer on cheese and meat
Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread
Using a panini press or a pan, heat to medium high heat and cook the sandwich 2 minutes on one side or until golden crispy brown. Carefully flip over the sandwich with a spatula (you might need to assist with your other hand) and cook the other side for another two minutes or until golden crispy brown.
Serve with leftover charcuterie board accompaniments (olives, grapes, more cheese!) and a side salad
Eat sandwich as is, or slice in half with a knife. Enjoy immediately for the ultimate cheese pull!
An easy sandwich made in about 10 minutes, you can’t beat it! You no longer have a boring ham and cheese sandwich. now that you know how to make a leftover charcuterie sandwich, you can be as creative as you want with the ingredients you have! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did. Have a great weekend!!
Love,
Rina
