Savory Focaccia Sandwiches recipe

Have deli sandwiches at home! It's easy.

Makes: 6 servings

Sun-Dried Tomato Spread:
8 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Sandwich:
1 round focaccia bread (12 inches in diameter)
30 thin slices cooked roast beef (20 ounces)
6 slices (1 1/2 ounces each) mozzarella cheese
12 slices tomato
Red onion rings, if desired
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

1. In small bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling water. Let stand 30 minutes; drain. Chop tomatoes. In small bowl, mix all remaining spread ingredients; stir in tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

2. Cut focaccia horizontally in half. Spread tomato spread over cut sides of focaccia. Layer roast beef, cheese and tomato slices on bottom half; top with onion rings and basil. Add top half of focaccia. Cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 755 (Calories from Fat 395); Total Fat 44g (Saturated Fat 20g, Trans Fat ncg); Cholesterol 140mg; Sodium 1240mg; Total Carbohydrate 50g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars ncg); Protein 47g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 22%; Vitamin C 14%; Calcium 36%; Iron 36%

Exchanges: 3 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 5 High-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: nc

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Serve With:
Serve with fresh fruit or a bowl of soup.

Time Saver:
Use purchased whipped cream cheese spread for the tomato spread.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Betty Crocker � 2007 �/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved