Savory Focaccia Sandwiches

Have deli sandwiches at home! It's easy.

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

8 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed)
1 (8 ounce) package 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 (12 inch) round focaccia bread
30 thin slices cooked roast beef (20 ounces)
6 (1 1/2 ounce) slices mozzarella cheese
12 slices tomato
Red onion rings, if desired
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Instructions

Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

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

Sandwich

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.
Serve with fresh fruit or a bowl of soup.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Per 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.

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