Best 7 Hawaiian Spam Sandwich Recipes

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In the heart of the Pacific, where the islands of Hawaii bask under the warm sun, a culinary delight awaits — the Hawaiian Spam sandwich. This iconic dish, born from the fusion of local and foreign influences, has captured the hearts and taste buds of people worldwide. Its simplicity and affordability have made it a staple in Hawaiian cuisine, enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

This article presents a collection of recipes for the Hawaiian Spam sandwich, offering a range of flavors and styles to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic recipe that stays true to its roots to variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques, there's a recipe here for every palate. Whether you prefer a quick and easy meal or an opportunity to showcase your culinary skills, these recipes will guide you in crafting a delicious and authentic Hawaiian Spam sandwich experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HAWAIIAN SPAM SANDWICH



Hawaiian Spam Sandwich image

Make and share this Hawaiian Spam Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) can Spam, classic cut into 8 slices
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings, drained
4 slices American cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Brown SPAM slices in skillet.
  • Place 2 SPAM slices on each bottom half of hamburger bun.
  • Top with pineapple ring and cheese slice.
  • Cover sandwich with top half of bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.2, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 72.4, Sodium 1561.9, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8, Protein 19.7

SPAM SANDWICH



SPAM Sandwich image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onion slices
2 slices sourdough bread
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 slices SPAM (about 1/4-inch thick)
Mayonnaise or mustard, for serving
5 or 6 pickle slices
Lettuce, tomato or pickled jalapenos, optional
Serving suggestion: fries

Steps:

  • In a saute pan, heat oil and saute onions until caramelized, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Toast bread, either on the grill top or toaster.
  • In a pan with butter, cook SPAM until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Spread your favorite sandwich spread (mustard or mayo) on your toast; I prefer a nice spicy brown mustard. Add SPAM, grilled onions and pickle slices. Add lettuce and tomato or pickled jalapenos if it floats your boat. Sometimes you can switch it up and use RAW ONION, instead of grilled. Go crazy! It's your SPAM; do what you want.
  • Serve with American fries and a cold PBR. YES! AMERICA!

MINI SPAM SANDWICHES



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This is a simple and fast recipe that is great for snacking! Spam is a Hawaiian favorite, and you'll know why after eating these!

Provided by ILUVFOOD4

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 slices white bread, lightly toasted
½ cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
1 (12 ounce) container Spam™ sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
10 slices Cheddar cheese
10 thin pineapple slices

Steps:

  • Spread a thin layer of salad dressing on one side of each slice of bread. Place two slices of Spam side by side on 5 of the slices of bread. They should cover the slices perfectly. Place two slices of cheese over each layer of Spam, so that they cover the whole slice of bread. Place slices of pineapple over the cheese, trimming square to fit the sandwiches. Top with remaining slices of bread with the salad dressing on the inside. Trim the crusts if desired, and cut each sandwich into 4 equal squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 453.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

HAWAIIAN SWISS AND SPAM PULL APART BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Hawaiian Swiss And Spam Pull Apart Bread Recipe by Tasty image

We've added a crispy Spam to twist to Hawaiian cheese bread. This recipe pairs soft, sweet Hawaiian bread with gooey Swiss cheese and crispy Spam cubes for the perfect snack for sharing.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 oz spam, cut into ¼-inch (6 mm) cubes
1 stick unsalted butter
¼ cup red onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh chives, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 Sweet Hawaiian Round Bread, 16 ounce (480 grams)
4 oz swiss cheese, cut into 1/2 (1.24 cm) strips
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with nonstick spray.
  • Add the Spam to a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, without disturbing, until the Spam cubes are golden brown on the bottom. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until most of the Spam is golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Melt the butter to the same skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion, garlic, chives, and salt and stir to combine, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the bread about halfway through into 1-inch (2.54 cm) slices, stopping ½ inch (1.24 cm) from the bottom of the loaf to keep intact. Turn the loaf 90° and repeat cutting in the opposite direction.
  • Stuff the Swiss cheese and Spam between the bread slices. Transfer the loaf to the prepared baking sheet and pour the onion and garlic butter evenly over the top.
  • Grease another sheet of foil with nonstick spray, then cover the loaf. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown on top.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 0 grams

SPAM MUSUBI



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Spam Musubi is a popular snack in Hawaii. It is a type of sushi that has marinated cooked spam in sushi. I got this recipe from a local Hawaiian friend when I was living there.

Provided by Rashad Maiden

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 5h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
2 cups water
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup oyster sauce
½ cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam)
5 sheets sushi nori (dry seaweed)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Soak uncooked rice for 4 hours; drain and rinse.
  • In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, and set aside to cool.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Slice luncheon meat lengthwise into 10 slices, or to desired thickness, and marinate in sauce for 5 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook slices for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Cut nori sheets in half and lay on a flat work surface. Place a rice press in the center of the sheet, and press rice tightly inside. Top with a slice of luncheon meat, and remove press. Wrap nori around rice mold, sealing edges with a small amount of water. (Rice may also be formed by hand in the shape of the meat slices, 1 inch thick.) Musubi may be served warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 866.2 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

SPICY TERIYAKI SPAM® AND PINEAPPLE ON A HAWAIIAN ROLL



Spicy Teriyaki Spam® and Pineapple on a Hawaiian Roll image

Cast iron skillet-fried SPAM® and pineapple with sriracha and a splash of lime placed on a King's® Hawaiian roll. This recipe is super yummy, it's sweet and spicy, and ohh so easy. Feel free to alter the thickness or amounts of any of the ingredients to your liking. My 8-year-old son posted the photo. Kid approved and great for a game day party!

Provided by tboomgaa

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 5

9 Hawaiian bread rolls (such as King's®), split
1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat, teriyaki flavor (such as SPAM® Teriyaki)
3 pineapple rings
3 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler or set a toaster oven to broil setting. Place rolls cut-side up in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Toast rolls in preheated oven until lightly brown, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Slice luncheon meat lengthwise into nine 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Heat a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook luncheon meat slices until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side; transfer to toasted roll bottoms. Cook pineapple rings in the same skillet until lightly browned, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Spread sriracha evenly on each luncheon meat slice. Cut each pineapple ring into 3 pieces. Top each luncheon meat slice with 1 pineapple piece, sprinkle with lime juice, and cover with roll tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 941.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

HAWAIIAN SPAM AND CABBAGE



Hawaiian Spam and Cabbage image

I know, I know..it's SPAM. But growing up on the islands this is a staple. Again..from AlohaWorld.com.

Provided by bmxmama

Categories     Hawaiian

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces Spam (1 can)
1/2 onion
1 medium cabbage
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup shoyu
sesame oil

Steps:

  • Cut SPAM into strips or diced.
  • Slice half a round onion and one medium cabbage thinly.
  • Chop one clove of garlic.
  • Heat sesame oil in pot.
  • Add SPAM & all other ingredients.
  • Cook until cabbage is done.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.2, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 2089.9, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 8.1, Protein 15.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right spam. Opt for canned spam that is fully cooked, as this will save you time and ensure that it is safe to eat.
  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better your sandwich will taste. Try to use ripe pineapple, crunchy cabbage, and crisp cucumber.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce. The sauce is what really brings the sandwich together. Make sure to use a generous amount of mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard.
  • Grill the spam. Grilling the spam gives it a nice smoky flavor. If you don't have a grill, you can also pan-fry it.
  • Toast the bread. Toasting the bread will help it hold up better to the sandwich's fillings.
  • Assemble the sandwich carefully. Layer the ingredients in a way that ensures that each bite is full of flavor. Start with the spam, then add the pineapple, cucumber, cabbage, and sauce.
  • Enjoy immediately. The Hawaiian spam sandwich is best enjoyed fresh. Don't let it sit around for too long, or the bread will become soggy.

Conclusion:

The Hawaiian spam sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its combination of sweet, savory, and salty flavors, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give the Hawaiian spam sandwich a shot. You won't be disappointed.

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