Get ready to fall in love with a classic comfort food from Eastern Europe! These baked open-faced sandwiches with minced meat and cheese are the ultimate hearty meal. Imagine a slice of savory French toast topped with a juicy meat patty, sweet tomatoes, and a blanket of gooey, melted cheese. It's a simple, satisfying dish that's perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast, a quick weeknight dinner, or a fulfilling lunch. This recipe is a testament to how simple ingredients can create something truly delicious and memorable.
Baked open-faced sandwiches with minced meat and cheese.
Ingredients for Baked Open-Faced Sandwiches with Minced Meat and Cheese
- 300 g minced meat
- 1 onion
- 4 thick slices of white bread
- 2 chicken eggs
- 60 ml milk
- tomatoes
- cheese
- salt, black and red pepper
- dried dill
- vegetable oil
- parsley and paprika for garnish
How to Make Baked Open-Faced Sandwiches with Minced Meat and Cheese
To the chilled minced meat, add a finely chopped or grated onion.
Add a teaspoon of dried dill, and a pinch of red and black pepper.
With wet hands, form oval patties.
To the chilled minced meat, add a finely chopped or grated onion. The onion makes the meat moister and adds a savory note. If you don’t like onion, you can replace it with zucchini or raw potato.
Add salt to taste. Add a teaspoon of dried dill, and a pinch of red and black pepper. You can add your favorite spices for meat and patties.
Mix the minced meat thoroughly. Divide it into 4 equal parts. With wet hands, form oval patties that match the size of the bread slices.
Fry the bread slices on medium heat on both sides until golden brown.
Arrange the fried bread on a baking sheet with a little space between them.
Place the meat patties on the bread.
Crack the chicken eggs into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt. Whisk the eggs and salt with a fork, then pour in the milk and mix. Heat a wide, thick-bottomed frying pan and grease it with vegetable oil. Dip the thick slices of white bread into the egg and milk mixture. Place them on the hot pan and fry the bread slices on medium heat on both sides until golden brown.
Place a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet. Drizzle the paper with vegetable oil and arrange the fried bread slices on it, leaving a little space between them.
Place the meat patties on the bread. Gently press them down with your hand to form meat cakes about 2 centimeters thick or slightly less.
Arrange a few tomato slices on top of the patties.
Cut the cheese into narrow strips.
Place the baking sheet with the sandwiches into the preheated oven.
Slice a red, fleshy tomato into thin rounds. Arrange a few tomato slices on top of the patties.
Cut the cheese into narrow strips. Place the cheese on the tomatoes, keeping it towards the center of the sandwich so it doesn’t hang over the edges. If it hangs, it will melt, drip onto the baking sheet, and burn during baking.
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius (340 degrees Fahrenheit). Place the baking sheet with the sandwiches into the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes. After 10 minutes, rotate the baking sheet to ensure the sandwiches bake evenly.
Sprinkle the hot baked sandwiches with finely chopped parsley and ground sweet paprika.
Sprinkle the hot baked sandwiches with finely chopped parsley and ground sweet paprika. Serve immediately. It’s so delicious! The warm bread is soaked with butter and meat juices, topped with a delicious patty, melted cheese, and sweet tomatoes. What a treat!
And there you have it – a wonderfully simple yet incredibly flavorful meal that's sure to become a family favorite! These baked sandwiches are best served hot, straight from the oven, when the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly. For a complete meal, pair them with a fresh green salad. Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or provolone, or add a layer of sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor. Enjoy this comforting and delicious taste of home cooking!
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