Best 6 Focaccia Party Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our curated selection of focaccia party sandwich recipes. From classic Italian combinations to unique and innovative fillings, our recipes cater to every palate. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore focaccia sandwiches brimming with savory meats, tangy cheeses, and an array of fresh vegetables. Let your taste buds dance with delight as you discover combinations like the classic prosciutto and mozzarella, the smoky eggplant and goat cheese, and the vibrant roasted red pepper and pesto. Each recipe promises a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making these sandwiches ideal for parties, potlucks, or a delightful lunch. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to tantalize your senses with our delectable focaccia party sandwich creations.

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FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more speical. Add or change ingredients to your taste. -Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1 focaccia bread (about 12 ounces), split
4 romaine leaves
1/4 pound shaved deli ham
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced into rings
1/4 pound shaved deli turkey
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
1/4 pound thinly sliced hard salami
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
4 to 6 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and olives; spread over the bottom half of bread. Layer with remaining ingredients; replace bread top. Cut into 24 wedges; secure with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FOCACCIA SANDWICHES FOR A CROWD



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Time 2h

Yield Servings: About 12 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups (520 grams) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon instant yeast
2 cups lukewarm water, made by mixing 1/2 cup boiling water with 1 1/2 cups cold water
4 tablespoons olive oil
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Add the water. Using a rubber spatula, mix until the water is absorbed and the ingredients form a loose, sticky dough. Cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap and [choose your schedule]:Quickest rise: Set aside in a warmish spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until doubled.Overnight in fridge: Set inside your refrigerator overnight, about 8 to 10 hours.Overnight at room temperature: For this method, you will need to use only cold, no lukewarm, water. Leave the bowl on your counter at room temperature for 10 hours. When you're ready to make your focaccia: Pour 3 tablespoons oil onto a rimmed sheet pan (can use a 13×18, or half-sheet pan, but if you have something more 11×17-ish, as I use here, will make for slightly thicker loaf; you can line it first with parchment paper for maximum nonstick security). Heat oven to 425°F. Using two forks, deflate the dough by releasing it from the sides of the bowl and pulling it toward the center. Rotate the bowl in quarter turns as you deflate, turning the mass into a rough ball. Use the forks to lift the dough onto the prepared sheet pan. Roll the dough ball in the oil to coat it all over. Let dough rest for 20 minutes (for Quickest rise or Overnight at room temperature) or 1 hour (if you used the Overnight in the fridge rise, so it warms up) without touching it. Then, drizzle last 1 tablespoon of olive oil over and use your fingertips to stretch and press the dough to the edges, leaving it intentionally dimply. If your dough resists being stretched all the way, get it as stretched as you can, wait 5 minutes, and return to stretch it the rest of the way, repeating this rest if needed. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt all over and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, checking in on the earlier end, until lightly puffed on top and golden and crisp underneath. Remove from oven and let cool completely (this will go faster if you transfer the bread to a cooling rack) before assembling sandwiches. To make sandwiches: If you'd like, you can trim off the very outer edges - this exposes the crumb and makes it a little easier to halve. (I didn't do this because I like to make things hard, also I like edges.) Stafford recommends you begin the halving process by cutting through each corner, then running the serrated knife through the short end until you get to the midway point, then starting from the other short end until I get to the midway point. A sharp, serrated knife is helpful. Try to keep your knife as parallel to the bread as possible. She says she finds if she hugs the top layer as opposed to aiming for the center, she gets a more even cut. Some ideas for sandwich fillings:Avocado + Crispy Kale [Shown]: First, crisp your kale. I used a 5-ounce clamshell of curly kale leaves, tearing out and discarding any thick ribs. Rub/toss them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, spread them on a large baking sheet in one layer, seasoned them with salt and pepper, and baked them at 375°F for 10 to 15 minutes, until crispy and just barely brown at the edges (keep an eye on it). Then, scoop out and slice 4 avocados, fan the slices across the bread and mash/spread them smooth. Coat with olive oil, lemon juice, flaky salt, and red pepper flakes (like we do here). Spread crispy kale over avocado.Hummus + Cucumber + Pickled Carrots [Shown]: First, coarsely grate 1 pound of carrots. Pour 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup cold water, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 to 2 teaspoons (to taste) of granulated sugar over it and stir to combine. (You could also add mustard or dill seeds or fresh chile peppers here.) Chill in the fridge for as long as you have - 30 minutes, an hour, and up to a few days. Carrots will get more pickled the longer it soaks. To make your sandwiches, schmear the bottom half of the bread with about 1 1/2 cups hummus (storebought or homemade). Squeeze out little handfuls of pickled carrot and sprinkle this on as your next layer. For you final layer, use a y-peeler to shave long ribbons off 1 large (1/2 to 3/4 pound) seedless cucumber. Tousel these on top; season them with salt and pepper.Walnut pesto + grilled zucchini ribbons (skip the parmesan in the pesto to make it vegan)This grilled pepper and torn mozzarella panzanella, minus the croutonsThis crunchy asparagus and egg saladPickled vegetable sandwich slaw + anything else you love on sandwichesThis salsa verde + any grilled or roasted vegetablesThis zucchini carpaccio salad, as a sandwich fillingAny of the sandwiches from the archivesMany of the salads from the archives, such as this egg salad, this chicken salad (not vegetarian, of course), that chicken salad, or even (I love this as a sandwich) this chicken caesar, with the dressing spread on both sides of the bread, the chicken thinly sliced, and the romaine cut into thin ribbons. I wouldn't be sad to have a broccoli or cauliflower slaw between bread, either.Or, of course, endless slices of peak-season tomatoes + mayo + salt, or the same plus sliced mozzarella + basil pesto

FOCACCIA PARTY SANDWICH



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The men in your family will go crazy for this hearty loaf. When the weather cooperates, I wrap the sandwich in foil and cook it on the grill.-Jeanette Jones, Muncie, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 loaf (1 pound) focaccia bread
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
8 slices deli pastrami
6 slices smoked deli ham
6 thin slices hard salami
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
6 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in thyme; set aside. , Cut focaccia in half horizontally. Combine mayonnaise and basil; spread over bread bottom. Layer with onion mixture, pastrami, ham, salami, tomato and cheese; replace bread top. Place sandwich on a baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1011mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

FOCACCIA



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 3/4 cups warm water
1 package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
5 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for kneading
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Steps:

  • Combine the warm water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Put the bowl in a warm, not hot or cool, place until the yeast is bubbling and aromatic, at least 15 minutes.
  • In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, 1/2 cup olive oil and the yeast mixture on low speed. Once the dough has come together, continue to knead for 5 to 6 minutes on a medium speed until it becomes smooth and soft. Give it a sprinkle of flour if the dough is really sticky and tacky.
  • Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly floured surface, then knead it by hand 1 or 2 times. Again, give it another sprinkle of flour if the dough is really sticky and tacky.
  • Coat the inside of the mixer bowl lightly with olive oil and return the dough to the bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap and put it in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, at least 1 hour.
  • Coat a jelly roll pan with the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil. (Chef's Note: This may seem excessive, but focaccia is an oily crusted bread. This is why it is soooooooooo delicious!).
  • Put the dough onto the jelly roll pan and begin pressing it out to fit the size of the pan. Turn the dough over to coat the other side with the olive oil. Continue to stretch the dough to fit the pan. As you are doing so, spread your fingers out and make finger holes all the way through the dough. (Chef's Note: Yes, this is strange. But when the dough rises again it will create the characteristic craggy looking focaccia. If you do not make the actual holes in the dough, the finished product will be very smooth.)
  • Put the dough in the warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour. While the dough is rising a second time, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Liberally sprinkle the top of the focaccia with some coarse sea salt and lightly drizzle a little oil on top. Bake the dough until the top of the loaf is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the focaccia from the oven and let it cool before cutting and serving.
  • Oh baby!

BAKED DELI FOCACCIA SANDWICH



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Pesto and focaccia bread make this pretty sandwich deliciously different from most deli sandwiches. This is great to serve at football parties and other group gatherings. -Mary Humeniuk-Smith, Perry Hall, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf (12 ounces) focaccia bread
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 pound sliced deli ham
1/4 pound sliced deli smoked turkey
1/4 pound sliced deli pastrami
5 slices process American cheese
1/3 cup thinly sliced onion
1 small tomato, sliced
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Cut focaccia horizontally in half; spread pesto over cut sides. On bread bottom, layer the ham, turkey, pastrami, cheese, onion and tomato. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Replace bread top; wrap sandwich in foil.Place on a baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CLASSIC FOCACCIA



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Seasoned with little more than olive oil and crunchy sea salt, focaccia is an ancient flatbread that is unexpectedly easy to make. Once a staple at Caroline Fidanza's now-closed sandwich shop, Saltie, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this recipe from the "Saltie: A Cookbook" is perfect on its own, but also serves as a base upon which you can experiment. If you want to alter its flavor, sprinkling some aromatic dry herbs on top of the dough provides deep savory notes. Or decorate it vibrantly with the vegetables and fresh herbs of your choosing for an Instagram-worthy focaccia garden (see Tip).

Provided by Amelia Nierenberg

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch, snack, breads, quick breads, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield One 9-by-13-inch pan

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/4 cups/415 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups/420 milliliters warm water
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
Whole or chopped fresh rosemary leaves, dried oregano, fennel seeds, herbes de Provence or other dried herbs, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt and yeast. Add the warm water to the flour mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated and a sticky dough forms. (Expect a very wet dough; no kneading required.) Pour 2 tablespoons oil into a medium bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turn to coat, and cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to rest for at least 24 hours or for up to 2 days.
  • When you're ready to bake, brush the inside of a 9-by-13-inch baking sheet with oil. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and transfer to the prepared pan. Using your hands, spread the dough out as much as possible, adding oil to the dough if needed to keep it from sticking. (Don't worry if the dough doesn't yet cover the full pan; it will once it relaxes and rises.) Place the dough in a warm place and let rise until about doubled in bulk. The rising time will vary considerably depending on the season. (In the summer, it may take only 20 minutes for the dough to warm up and rise; in the winter, it can take 1 hour or more.) When the dough is ready, it should be room temperature, spread out on the sheet and fluffy.
  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Using your palms, pat down the focaccia to an even thickness of about 1 inch, then, using your fingertips, dimple the entire dough. Drizzle it with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle the entire surface of the focaccia evenly with the sea salt and herbs, if using.
  • Bake, rotating once front to back, until the top is uniformly golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the focaccia on the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool, then slide out of the pan. Enjoy it hot. (Focaccia deteriorates in quality after the first day. If there is some left over, wrap it tightly in plastic and store at room temperature for another day. Day-old focaccia is delicious in soup.)

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your focaccia party sandwich. Choose a flavorful bread, such as focaccia or ciabatta, and use fresh, ripe vegetables and meats.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to fillings for a focaccia party sandwich. Get creative and try different combinations of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and spreads. You can also add herbs, spices, or sauces to taste.
  • Make sure your sandwich is balanced: A good focaccia party sandwich should have a balance of flavors and textures. Include a variety of fillings, such as a mix of soft and crunchy vegetables, salty and sweet ingredients, and creamy and tangy cheeses.
  • Build your sandwich carefully: Take your time and build your sandwich carefully. Layer the fillings evenly and make sure that the sandwich is not too tall or too wide. You want to be able to take a bite without everything falling out.
  • Serve your sandwich immediately: Focaccia party sandwiches are best served immediately after they are made. The bread will be soft and fluffy, and the fillings will be fresh and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Focaccia party sandwiches are a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. They are perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any other casual gathering. With a little planning and effort, you can create a variety of focaccia party sandwiches that will please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give focaccia party sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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