Best 11 Focaccia Sandwiches Recipes

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**Savor the Delights of Focaccia Sandwiches: A Culinary Journey Through Italy's Beloved Street Food**

Embark on a delectable odyssey into the world of focaccia sandwiches, Italy's quintessential street food. These mouthwatering creations, hailing from the sun-drenched regions of Liguria and Tuscany, are a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture perfectly crisp focaccia bread, its golden-brown crust yielding to a soft and airy interior, enveloping an array of delectable fillings. From classic combinations like prosciutto and mozzarella to innovative vegetarian delights, these sandwiches are a testament to Italy's rich culinary heritage.

Prepare to be captivated by the "Focaccia with Prosciutto, Mozzarella, and Arugula," a classic pairing that showcases the harmony between salty prosciutto, creamy mozzarella, and peppery arugula. For a taste of Tuscany, indulge in the "Focaccia with Roasted Peppers and Goat Cheese," where smoky roasted peppers and tangy goat cheese dance on your palate. Vegetarians will delight in the "Focaccia with Roasted Vegetables and Pesto," a vibrant medley of grilled zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers, complemented by aromatic pesto.

Craving something a bit more substantial? Dive into the "Focaccia with Meatballs and Marinara," where succulent meatballs smothered in rich marinara sauce take center stage. Seafood lovers, rejoice! The "Focaccia with Grilled Shrimp and Avocado" tantalizes with succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. And for a sweet ending to your culinary adventure, satisfy your sweet tooth with the "Focaccia with Nutella and Strawberries," a decadent combination of rich Nutella and fresh strawberries.

So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey through Italy's beloved street food. With these diverse and delectable focaccia sandwich recipes at your fingertips, you'll be creating authentic Italian masterpieces that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy. Buon Appetito!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SAVORY FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Have deli sandwiches at home! It's easy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 round focaccia bread (12 inches in diameter)
30 thin slices cooked roast beef (20 ounces)
6 slices (1 1/2 ounces each) mozzarella cheese
12 slices tomato
Red onion rings, if desired
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In small bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling water. Let stand 30 minutes; drain. Chop tomatoes. In small bowl, mix all remaining spread ingredients; stir in tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Cut focaccia horizontally in half. Spread tomato spread over cut sides of focaccia. Layer roast beef, cheese and tomato slices on bottom half; top with onion rings and basil. Add top half of focaccia. Cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg

SALMON- PESTO FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Salmon- Pesto Focaccia Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by abloom69

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 3/4 ounces canned salmon or 14 3/4 ounces canned salmon
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup sweet onions or 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (can use reduced fat)
2 teaspoonlemons, zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (8 inch) round focaccia bread or 1 (12 inch) French bread
1 bunch romaine lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Place salmon in a medium bowl.
  • Add pesto, onion, tomatoes, mayonnaise, lemon zest and salt, mix well.
  • Split bread in half, layer lettuce leaves on bottom half of bread, top with salmon mixture and top of the bread.
  • Cut into 4 and serve immediatly or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.

FOCACCIA CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This is an easy but delicious chicken and broccoli sandwich that can be served with a salad.

Provided by SILVERSOLARA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons prepared brown mustard
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
1 loaf focaccia bread, cut in half horizontally

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread brown mustard onto the chicken breasts to coat, and place them in a baking dish. Bake for about 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a small saucepan with a lid. Add the broccoli, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still bright green. Drain, and set aside.
  • Shred or cube the chicken, and place onto the bottom half of the focaccia bread. Spread the broccoli over the chicken, and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake this part of the sandwich (without the top) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Place the top of the bread over the filling, and bake for another 5 minutes to heat through. Cut into small squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 61.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 701 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SALMON PESTO FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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I'm lucky I don't ever have to use canned salmon, so I use grilled fresh salmon leftovers for this great sandwich. My recipe source here is the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute who acknowledged Edwina Gadsby of Great Falls, Montana. This recipe was 1 of 6 winners of the "LUV SALMON SO MUCH" recipe contest & it's a winner in my book too. This makes a very good brunch or luncheon item, but is also esp good for TO GO occasions because of its easy portability & the fact the sandwinches can be made up to 6 hrs in advance. Enjoy!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 3/4 ounce) can salmon
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato (oil-packed & chopped)
4 tablespoons mayonnaise (reduced fat)
2 teaspoons lemon peel (finely shredded)
1 focaccia bread (8-in round or 1 12-in French bread)
romaine lettuce leaf (as desired)

Steps:

  • Clean salmon of any bony material & place in a med bowl. Add pesto, onion, tomatoes, mayo & lemon peel. Mix well.
  • Split bread choice in half. Layer lettuce leaves on bottom half of bread. Top w/salmon mix & top of bread.
  • Cut into 4 pieces. Serve immediately or cover w/plastic wrap & refrigerate up to 6 hrs before serving.

CHICKEN CAESAR FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag Caesar salad kit
1/2 package (about 6 ounces) grilled chicken strips, chopped
1 loaf focaccia bread
Eight 4-inch rosemary stalks
8 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all contents of salad kit and chicken strips. Toss to combine.
  • Cut focaccia loaf in half horizontally. Fill focaccia bread with chicken Caesar salad. Cut focaccia sandwich into 8 portions.
  • Take each rosemary stalk and strip bottom half of the rosemary from the stalk, leaving leaves at top.
  • Insert rosemary skewers through tomatoes.
  • Insert each rosemary-tomato skewer into the top of each sandwich.

BASIL-TURKEY MINI FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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These are fabulous little sandwiches. These would be great at a shower, when you want to serve something a little different, but not weird.

Provided by Smilyn

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (13 7/8 ounce) canned refrigerated pizza dough
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 (6 1/2 ounce) container spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs, softened
2 roma tomatoes, medium, thinly sliced
1 ounce fresh basil leaf, stems removed
1/2 lb deli smoked turkey, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Grease large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Unroll pizza crust dough nad press into 12 x 8 inch rectangle on cookie sheet.
  • With end of handle of wooden spoon, press indentations in top, about 1 inch apart.
  • Brush dough with oil.
  • Sprinkle with garlic powder, italian seasoning and parm cheese.
  • Bake until golden brown (12 minutes).
  • Cool off and cut in half horizontally.
  • Spread cut side of bottom of focaccia with spreadable cheese.
  • Top with single layer of tomatoes and basil.
  • Layer turkey evenly over basil.
  • Place top of focaccia cut side down, over turkey and press.
  • Pierce through all layers with toothpicks, placing them every 1 1/2 inches over focaccia.
  • With long serrated knife, cut between toothpicks into squares.

FOCACCIA SANDWICHES!



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Make and share this Focaccia Sandwiches! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Haversac

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 loaf focaccia bread
1/2-1 lb deli meat
1/2 lb deli cheese
mixed sprouts (optional) or cucumber, etc (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice your focaccia bread like a giant hamburger bun. Select toppings/fillings that go well with your flavor of focaccia-i.e. ham & cheddar cheese on the cheddar jalapeno loaf, turkey & mozzerella with marinara on the parmesan loaf, turkey, havarti & apple on the herb loaf, roast beef, fresh mozzerella, roasted red peppers & lettuce on the veggie loaf, etc. The combinations are endless-be daring! You can make them & then slice them in wedges like a pizza or pop them in the oven & then cut them up! Let me know about some of the great combination you come up with!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 365.1, Carbohydrate 3.1, Protein 7.4

BEEF AND PROVOLONE FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Enjoy these beef and cheese filled foccacia sandwiches that are perfect for Italian-style dinner - ready in just 10 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 round loaf (12 oz) focaccia bread (9 inch)
1/4 cup basil pesto
8 oz thinly sliced cooked roast beef (from deli)
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
8 slices (3/4 oz each) provolone cheese
2 or 3 romaine leaves

Steps:

  • Cut focaccia horizontally in half to make 2 layers. Spread pesto over cut sides.
  • Layer beef, tomato, cheese and romaine between layers. Cut filled focaccia into 6 wedges. Serve immediately or wrap each wedge in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until serving or up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

ANTIPASTO FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Cooking for a crowd? Make these Italian-style sandwiches! I love that they are prepared and refrigerated hours in advance. Simply slice when ready to serve.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 3 sandwiches (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound Genoa salami, diced
1/2 pound deli ham, diced
1/2 pound pepperoni, diced
1 block (8 ounces) provolone cheese, diced
1 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup pepperoncini
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup Italian salad dressing
3 loaves (1 pound each) focaccia bread
3 cups torn leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; add salad dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Cut each loaf of focaccia in half horizontally. Hollow out bottom halves, leaving 3/4-in. shells. Stir antipasto mixture; spoon into shells. Replace bread tops. Wrap sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Just before serving, add lettuce to sandwiches. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SAVORY FOCACCIA SANDWICHES



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Have deli sandwiches at home! It's easy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 round focaccia bread (12 inches in diameter)
30 thin slices cooked roast beef (20 ounces)
6 slices (1 1/2 ounces each) mozzarella cheese
12 slices tomato
Red onion rings, if desired
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In small bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling water. Let stand 30 minutes; drain. Chop tomatoes. In small bowl, mix all remaining spread ingredients; stir in tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Cut focaccia horizontally in half. Spread tomato spread over cut sides of focaccia. Layer roast beef, cheese and tomato slices on bottom half; top with onion rings and basil. Add top half of focaccia. Cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg

Tips for Making Focaccia Sandwiches:

  • Choose the right bread: Focaccia bread is the perfect bread for sandwiches because it is sturdy enough to hold up to hearty fillings, yet soft and fluffy enough to be enjoyable to eat. Look for focaccia bread that is fresh and has a golden brown crust.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your sandwich. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables, meats, and cheeses. Avoid using processed or pre-packaged ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to making focaccia sandwiches. Get creative and try different combinations of ingredients. You might be surprised at what you come up with!
  • Make sure your sandwich is well-balanced: A good focaccia sandwich should have a balance of flavors and textures. Include a variety of ingredients, such as crunchy vegetables, creamy cheeses, and savory meats. You should also make sure that the sandwich is not too dry or too wet.
  • Grill or toast your sandwich: Grilling or toasting your focaccia sandwich will help to bring out the flavors of the ingredients and make the sandwich more enjoyable to eat. If you are grilling your sandwich, be sure to brush the bread with olive oil to prevent it from sticking to the grill.

Conclusion:

Focaccia sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a focaccia sandwich that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give focaccia sandwiches a try!

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