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Smørrebrød

Smørrebrød

Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Prep Time:
    10 Minutes
  • Yield:
    Any
Smørrebrød meaning “buttered bread” in Danish is an iconic open-faced sandwich on rye with butter, a single protein, and fresh toppings. Simple, elegant, and perfect for lunch anywhere.
Ingredients
  • Sliced rye bread (or whole grain)
  • Butter
  • Protein:
  • Smoked fish or lox
  • Tinned fish
  • Cooked shrimp
  • Sliced roast beef
  • Hardboiled egg
  • Sliced cheese (such as Havarti)
  • Sauce (optional):
  • Dill sauce
  • Remoulade or tartar sauce
  • Horseradish sauce
  • Toppings:
  • Sliced tomato
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Sliced radish
  • Sliced beets (cooked or pickled)
  • Micro greens
  • Sprouts
  • Fresh herbs
  • Crispy fried onions
  • Sliced Pickles or cornichons
  • Capers
  • Sliced rye bread (or whole grain)
  • Butter
  • Protein:
  • Smoked fish or lox
  • Tinned fish
  • Cooked shrimp
  • Sliced roast beef
  • Hardboiled egg
  • Sliced cheese (such as Havarti)
  • Sauce (optional):
  • Dill sauce
  • Remoulade or tartar sauce
  • Horseradish sauce
  • Toppings:
  • Sliced tomato
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Sliced radish
  • Sliced beets (cooked or pickled)
  • Micro greens
  • Sprouts
  • Fresh herbs
  • Crispy fried onions
  • Sliced Pickles or cornichons
  • Capers

Smørrebrød meaning “buttered bread” in Danish is an iconic open-faced sandwich on rye with butter, a single protein, and fresh toppings. Simple, elegant, and perfect for lunch anywhere.

Preparation
STEP 1

To build open-faced sandwiches butter sliced rye or whole grain bread.

STEP 2

Assemble sandwiches beginning with a protein (pick one), sauce if you choose, and 1-3 toppings.

STEP 3

Serve with a fork and knife if toppings are piled high!

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