Sandwiches de miga are a bakery classic in Argentina and Uruguay. This homemade version uses thin bread, creamy butter, ham and cheese for soft, even layers.
Recipe details
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 0 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Yield: 12 triangles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Estimated cost per serving: $0.60
Ingredients
- 6 large slices sandwich bread or white bread, crusts removed
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 6 thin slices cooked ham
- 6 thin slices cheese
- 1 hard-boiled egg, thinly sliced, optional
- Tender lettuce leaves, thoroughly dried, optional
Step-by-step instructions
- Mix the butter and mayonnaise. Lightly flatten the bread with a rolling pin if thick.
- Spread a thin layer all the way to the edges of each slice.
- Top two slices with ham and cheese; add egg or lettuce if desired. Cover with the remaining bread.
- Wrap in a barely damp towel and chill for 10 minutes under a light cutting board.
- Trim the edges if needed and cut each sandwich into four neat triangles.
Tips and variations
- Keep unused bread covered while working so it does not dry out.
- Dry lettuce completely to prevent soggy sandwiches.
