Recipe Roundup

11 Reasons You Should Make an Open-Faced Sandwich

Save the extra bread slice for later—you'll want to show these babies off.

By Tommy Werner

May 16, 2016

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Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød
Impress everybody on your Instagram feed with a looker like this. Getting it pretty is all about the layering. Start with a creamy horseradish spread, follow with slices of smoked salmon, and top with radishes and herbs for crunch and a pop of color.
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Photo by Alex Lau
2/11
Open-Face Steak Sandwich with Parmesan Dressing
This Parmesan-dressed steak sandwich could also work as a salad, but what fun would that be? The bread brings everything together in each crunchy bite.
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Photo by Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott
3/11
Smoked Salmon Tartines With Fried Capers
Combine rich smoked salmon, salty capers, and crunchy red onion in a gorgeous tartine that works for breakfast or as a warm-weather appetizer. With a filling this pretty, it'd be a shame to cover it up.
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Photo by Ted Cavanaugh
4/11
Creamed Greens Tartine
Transform last night's greens into today's lunch by topping with crunchy fried shallots and a sunny-side-up egg. Serve on toasted slices of crusty bread.
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Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi
5/11
Ham, Gruyère, and Tomato Toast With Dijon Mustard
Whipping up your own Dijonnaise is super simple, and adds a creamy and spicy note to this cheesy, melty sandwich.
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Cedric Angeles
6/11
Ham O'Day with Rye Aioli
This is no ordinary ham on rye. This gorgeous open-face sandwich gets a smear of DIY aïoli and a sprinkling of homemade mustard powder for a flavorful hit in every bite.
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Jean-Pierre Gabriel
7/11
Hummus & Curried Cauliflower Tartine
We are at peak cauliflower right now, but with this kind of treatment, the trendy vegetable deserves the hype. After being roasted with curry spices, cauliflower florets are piled onto creamy, hummus-topped toast.
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Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi
8/11
Green Tomato Toast with Ricotta Salata and Lemon
Tart green tomatoes tossed with lemon juice and topped with salty shavings of ricotta salata are all you need for this simple but elegant toast. Serve as a snack, or with a salad as a light lunch.
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Aran Goyoaga
9/11
Rustic Fig, Serrano Ham & Hazelnut Tartines
A scoop of goat cheese adds a tangy note to this Spanish-influenced ham and fig tartine.
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Photo by Zach DeSart
10/11
Tomato-Feta Open-Face Sandwich
An open-face sandwich is a great way to show off beautiful ingredients, like creamy feta layered with colorful, ripe tomato slices. A sprinkle of fresh oregano adds a pop of herbal brightness.
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Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi
11/11
Bacon, Egg, and Tomato Toast
Take your tomatoes to the breakfast skillet to make this one-pan, open-face sandwich layered with bacon and fried eggs.
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