Best 8 Giant Focaccia Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Giant Focaccia Sandwich, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture a colossal focaccia bread, freshly baked with a golden-brown crust and a fluffy, airy interior. It serves as the canvas for a veritable feast of fillings, each recipe offering a unique culinary adventure. Dive into the Classic Italian, a harmonious blend of cured meats, tangy cheeses, and vibrant vegetables. Or embark on a Mediterranean escapade with the Greek-Inspired filling, featuring succulent grilled chicken, tangy feta cheese, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce. For a vegetarian delight, the Roasted Vegetable Focaccia beckons with an array of roasted vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and a balsamic glaze that adds a touch of sweetness. But if you crave something truly decadent, the Ultimate Meatball Focaccia awaits, loaded with juicy meatballs, melted mozzarella, and a rich marinara sauce. Whichever recipe you choose, the Giant Focaccia Sandwich promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FOCCACIA PANINO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
2 cans Italian tuna, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (4 by 4-inch) pieces focaccia bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing the panino pan
8 slices provolone cheese
1 bunch frisee lettuce, washed and dried

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and the lemon juice. Add the tuna, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Cut the focaccia in half and brush the outside of the bread with olive oil. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of the panino. Top with tuna mixture, then the frisee, and then another slice of cheese. Finish with the top half of the focaccia.
  • Preheat a panino grill, or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill the panino until the cheese melts and the bread is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Cut the panino in half and serve.

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.

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.

FOCACCIA "GIANA"



Focaccia

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2-pound store-bought pizza or focaccia dough
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Gray salt
All-purpose flour, for dusting work surface
6 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 pound thinly sliced mortadella
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
1/2 pound thinly sliced coppa
1/2 pound thinly sliced salami
3/4 pound thinly sliced provolone
6 tomatoes, sliced
Gray salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups fresh arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Oil 1 (11 by 17-inch) baking sheet.
  • Pour 1/4 cup olive oil in mixing bowl. Place the dough in the bowl and rub with olive oil. Let dough come to room temperature. The dough will loosen and rise slightly in bowl. On a lightly floured work surface knead the dough lightly until smooth. Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, about 12 by 10-inches. Brush off any excess flour and transfer to the oiled baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and let rise for about 15 to 20 minutes. Press your fingers into the dough to make evenly spaced indentations, brush with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with gray salt. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, the bread should be browned and crisp on the bottom. Remove from the oven and let cool to a warm room temperature.
  • Meanwhile combine the sun-dried tomatoes, sherry vinegar, and olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth and taste for salt and pepper.
  • To assemble the sandwich:
  • Slice the sheet of focaccia in half as if you are making 1 giant sandwich. Spread the top of the bread with the mayonnaise and the bottom with the sun-dried tomato dressing. Lay down a layer of each sliced meat and then a layer of provolone, followed by a layer of tomatoes. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper, top with the arugula and place the top half of the focaccia on top. Your 1 giant sandwich can now be sliced into individual sandwiches or bite sized 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

GIANT FOCACCIA SANDWICH



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Great sandwich to serve to a large crowd.

Provided by Becky Braden

Categories     Flatbreads

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c quick cooking oats
2 pkg (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tsp salt
2 1/4 c water
1/2 c molasses
1 Tbsp butter
1 egg lightly beaten
1 Tbsp dried minced onions
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp garlic salt
SANDWICH FILLING:
6 Tbsp mayonnaise or miracle whip
2 Tbsp prepared mustard
6-8 lettuce leaves
3/4-1 lb thinly sliced ham, turkey or your favorite lunch meats
6-8 slice your favorite cheese slices
slice red onions
slice tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. For the Bread: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat water, molasses and butter to 120-130 degrees. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Placed in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. cover and let rise in a warm bowl until doubled in size about 45 minutes. Press dough onto a greased 14-inch pizza pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with egg. Sprinkle with onion, sesame seeds and garlic salt. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown, remove to wire rack to cool.
  • 2. Split the focaccia in half horizontally; spread mayo or miracle whip on cut sides. On bottom half, layer lettuce, lunchmeat, cheese onion and veggies of your choice. Replace top half. Cover tightly with saran wrap or press n' seal. Chill until ready to serve. Cut in half and then in wedges of your size choice. This does take time, but it is delicious. If you are not going to serve right away..wait on adding the lettuce and tomatoes until ready to serve as it will make your bread watery.

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.)

EASIEST FOCACCIA RECIPE



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Extremely easy, fast and cheap. Great for sandwiches and snacks. You may use more or less olive oil or salt if you wish.

Provided by MORTICIA_ADDAMS

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Flat Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
⅓ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with flour; stir well to combine. Stir in additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all of the flour is absorbed. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly for about 1 minute.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface; knead briefly. Pat or roll the dough into a sheet and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush the dough with oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake focaccia in preheated oven for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on desired crispness. If you like it moist and fluffy, then you'll have to wait just about 10 minutes. If you like it crunchier and darker in the outside, you may have to wait 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.4 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 147.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Proof the dough in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will help the bread to rise properly.
  • Bake the focaccia in a preheated oven. This will help the bread to cook evenly.
  • Let the focaccia cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to hold its shape.
  • For a vegetarian sandwich, use roasted vegetables, fresh mozzarella, and pesto.
  • For a meatball sandwich, use homemade or store-bought meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted provolone cheese.
  • For a chicken parmesan sandwich, use grilled or fried chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.

Conclusion:

The giant focaccia sandwich is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. With its crispy bread, flavorful fillings, and melted cheese, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy meal, give the giant focaccia sandwich a try!

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