Grilled Club Sandwiches

These Grilled Club Sandwiches offer a sophisticated twist on the classic deli staple, blending French-inspired flavors with hearty American ingredients. The foundation is a long, thin loaf of French bread, sliced open and generously coated with a zesty mixture of mayonnaise, bold spicy mustard, finely chopped red onion, and sharp horseradish. This tangy spread cuts through the richness of the fillings, which include layers of smoked boiled ham, honey-baked deli turkey, and thinly sliced creamy Brie cheese. Fresh tomato slices and peppery watercress add vibrant texture and freshness to every bite. The assembled loaf is cross-cut into individual portions, threaded onto skewers for stability, and grilled over medium-low heat. This method toasts the bread until crisp and warm, melts the Brie into a gooey delight, and warms the meats through without drying them out. Perfect for a casual lunch, a summer barbecue, or a quick dinner that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Grilling, Smoking

Cuisine: French

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 35.8

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

These Grilled Club Sandwiches offer a sophisticated twist on the classic deli staple, blending French-inspired flavors with hearty American ingredients. The foundation is a long, thin loaf of French bread, sliced open and generously coated with a zesty mixture of mayonnaise, bold spicy mustard, finely chopped red onion, and sharp horseradish. This tangy spread cuts through the richness of the fillings, which include layers of smoked boiled ham, honey-baked deli turkey, and thinly sliced creamy Brie cheese. Fresh tomato slices and peppery watercress add vibrant texture and freshness to every bite. The assembled loaf is cross-cut into individual portions, threaded onto skewers for stability, and grilled over medium-low heat. This method toasts the bread until crisp and warm, melts the Brie into a gooey delight, and warms the meats through without drying them out. Perfect for a casual lunch, a summer barbecue, or a quick dinner that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare.

Ingredients

1 Long Thin loaf (18 inches)
1/2 c Mayonnaise
1/4 c Bold'n Spicy mustard
2 tb Finely chopped red onion
2 tb Horseradish
1/2 lb Sliced smoked boiled ham
1/2 lb Sliced honey-baked deli turkey
1 lg Ripe tomato, sliced
8 oz Brie cheese, thinly sliced
1 bn Watercress, washed and drained

Directions

1
Slice the French bread loaf in half lengthwise to create two long open halves.
2
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, spicy mustard, finely chopped red onion, and horseradish; mix well until smooth.
3
Spread the prepared sauce mixture evenly onto the cut sides of both bread halves.
4
Layer the smoked ham, deli turkey, sliced tomato, Brie cheese, and watercress evenly over the bottom half of the bread.
5
Cover the fillings with the top half of the bread and press down firmly to compact the layers.
6
Cut the assembled loaf crosswise into 1 1/2-inch thick individual sandwiches.
7
Thread two sandwich pieces through the crusts onto each metal skewer to keep them together.
8
Repeat the skewering process with the remaining sandwich pieces.
9
Preheat a grill to medium-low heat and lightly oil the grill grates.
10
Place the skewered sandwiches on the grill.
11
Grill for approximately 5 minutes, turning once, until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
12
Remove from the grill and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 35.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.0g4%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 10.3mg4%
Sodium 90.3mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 1.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 3.0g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Use sturdy metal skewers or long wooden skewers (soaked in water if wooden) to prevent burning and ensure the sandwiches hold together during grilling.

If fresh horseradish is unavailable, prepared horseradish from a jar works well; adjust the amount to your preferred heat level.

For a vegetarian variation, omit the ham and turkey and add extra layers of Brie, roasted vegetables, or a plant-based deli slice.

To prevent the bread from sticking to the grill, ensure the grates are well-oiled or brush the outside of the bread with oil before grilling.

Serve immediately while the cheese is still melty and the bread is crisp. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a toaster oven.

Keywords: grilled sandwich, club sandwich, french bread, brie cheese, smoked ham, deli turkey, horseradish spread, watercress, party food, lunch recipe, grilling, hot sandwich, mustard, red onion, skewered sandwich

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